Hopscotch Women's Centre
Hopscotch seeks to address racial and gender inequality and empowers women facing this injustice and disadvantage in a culturally sensitive way, so they can be included and equal in society. We are responsive to changing needs. We aspire to maximize opportunities for women so they feel confident in achieving their aspirations. We advocate for individuals and communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £99,809 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £3,090,055 against expenditure of £2,990,246. The trustees maintain free unrestricted reserves of £415,200, which they consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three months of anticipated expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“1 person received remuneration between £70,000 t0 £80,000 which was same as last year.” — page 37
“1 person received remuneration between £70,000 t0 £80,000 which was same as last year.” — page 37
“A policy has been established by the Trustees whereby the unrestricted reserves not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (free reserves) and is targeted at a minimum of 3 months of the anticipated expenditure.” — page 23
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03512914
Company officers (Companies House)
- FARUQI, Mariam Fazal on trustee list
- ZHANG, Kai on trustee list
- NUNHUCK, Noureen on trustee list
- OMAR, Hinda on trustee list
- MAZHAR, Mahira on trustee list
- SUTARIA, Meher Adil on trustee list
- BROOKES, Ria on trustee list
- SPRUCE, Olivia on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Hopscotch Women’s Centre: Good
Trustees
- Hinda Omar
- Kai Zhang
- Mahira Mazhar
- Mariam Faruqi
- Meher Sutaria
- Noureen Nunhuck
- Olivia Spruce
- Ria Brookes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £3.1m | £3.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.4m | £2.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is Hopscotch Women's Centre financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £99,809 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £3,090,055 against expenditure of £2,990,246. The trustees maintain free unrestricted reserves of £415,200, which they consider sufficient to meet their policy target of three months of anticipated expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hamilton Coopers.
What does the highest-paid employee of Hopscotch Women's Centre earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds Hopscotch Women's Centre?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Hopscotch Women's Centre as a grant recipient include GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £34k | |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k | |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k | |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Round Two - projects improving employment and training for people with disabilities |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 11/10/2024 | £199k | Grant to Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| Camden Council | 21/02/2024 | £525k | Grant to Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| London Borough of Camden | 21/02/2024 | £525k | Grant to Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| City Bridge Foundation | 29/03/2022 | £244k | Grant to Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| Camden Giving | 11/12/2020 | £2k | Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| Camden Giving | 08/06/2020 | £5k | Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/06/2020 | £78k | Hopscotch Womens Centre- Covid -19 |
| Camden Giving | 09/04/2020 | £6k | Hopscotch Womens Centre |
| Camden Giving | 07/02/2020 | £100k | Hopscotch Women's Centre |
| Camden Giving | 12/07/2019 | £944 | Hopscotch Womens Centre |
| Camden Giving | 12/07/2019 | £1k | Hopscotch Womens Centre |
| Camden Giving | 11/07/2019 | £771 | Bangladeshi and Somali Girls Career Fair |
| Greater London Authority | 26/03/2019 | £12k | Citizen Led Engagement Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2016 | £740k | LON 1.1 - Women at the Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2015 | £39k | Lon/1/1 Women at the Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2012 | £10k | Cmden Forced Marriage Action Group |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE STONE FAMILY FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.2m |
| THE MERCERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £350k |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £269k |
| THE OLWYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £205k |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £150k |
| THE PWC FOUNDATION | 1 | £119k |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £105k |
Charities like this
- HOPSCOTCH UNDER FIVES LIMITED
- Hopian
- WEST END WOMEN AND GIRLS CENTRE CIO
- SKAPED
- H.O.P.E
- CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S JUSTICE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopscotch Women's Centre | £3.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPSCOTCH UNDER FIVES LIMITED | £711k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Hopian | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST END WOMEN AND GIRLS CENTRE CIO | £441k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SKAPED | £144k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H.O.P.E | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |