HOPE NOW LIMITED
The charities current activities is the advancement of the Evangelical Christian Faith in the UK and all other parts of the world. This encompasses Prison ministry, pre-independence homes, orphanages, bible schools, medical care, camping and conference facilities, student sponsorship and education. Currently the main area of operation is in the Ukraine.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £752,980, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reports a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,385, yet maintains sufficient free reserves of £574,477 to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use of £60,000 should be maintained.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- JON BARNES
- Jennifer Hon
- Mark Scott
- Martin Highfield Wise
- Shaun Sweeney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £646k | £676k |
| 31/12/2023 | £544k | £597k |
| 31/12/2022 | £825k | £457k |
| 31/12/2021 | £389k | £291k |
| 31/12/2020 | £317k | £210k |
Common questions
Is HOPE NOW LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £752,980, exceeding the stated reserves policy target of £60,000. The charity reports a net movement in funds of a deficit of £29,385, yet maintains sufficient free reserves of £574,477 to continue operations. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE NOW LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE NOW LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO, SPALDING BAPTIST CHURCH, ABOVE BAR CHURCH, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF MILFORD ON SEA, THE S M B TRUST.