THE FRIENDS OF HOPE
The Friends of H.O.P.E funds the work of charities working in the Nilgiri Hills region of Tamil Nadu. and is principally engaged in relief of poverty and creating sustainable futures, whilst encouraging eco-restoration, bio-diversity, improving health,education/training. We also focus on culturally understanding the indigenous and poor communities in South India
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £5,169 to £5,132, while restricted reserves fell significantly from £19,048 to £14,215, resulting in total net assets dropping from £24,217 to £19,347. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Total income for the year was £36,618, which was insufficient to cover total charitable expenditure of £41,488.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the objective of the directors to hold whenever possible approximately six month’s expenditure in reserves” — page 5
“During the year grants and donations totalling greater than £1,000 were paid to the following : Ashwini - Association for health welfare in the Nilgiris Viswa Bharathi Vidyodaya Trust” — page 12
Trustees
- Dr Mahesh Mathpati
- Dr NICHOLAS GREY
- MICHAEL MOORE
- PROFESSOR SHEILA HILLIER
- ROSALEEN MULJI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £37k | £41k |
| 31/10/2024 | £105k | £97k |
| 31/10/2023 | £44k | £34k |
| 31/10/2022 | £53k | £63k |
| 31/10/2021 | £30k | £26k |
Common questions
Is THE FRIENDS OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £5,169 to £5,132, while restricted reserves fell significantly from £19,048 to £14,215, resulting in total net assets dropping from £24,217 to £19,347. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Total income for the year was £36,618, which was insufficient to cover total charitable expenditure of £41,488. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF HOPE as a grant recipient include MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST, THE ARCHER TRUST, C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCURY PHOENIX TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | FY2022 | £2k | |
| C B AND H H TAYLOR 1984 TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | 2 | £12k |
| THE NINEVEH CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £10k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| ANA LEAF FOUNDATION | 1 | £110k |
| THE PIKE STAR FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE SCOTT BADER COMMONWEALTH LIMITED | 1 | £10k |
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- H.O.P.E
- PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM
- HANDS OF HOPE
- HOPE FOUNDATION HELPING THE HELPLESS
- NORTHAMPTON HOPE CENTRE
- HELP TO CREATE HOPE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRIENDS OF HOPE | £37k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| H.O.P.E | £176k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM | £176k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HANDS OF HOPE | £267k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE FOUNDATION HELPING THE HELPLESS | £254k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTHAMPTON HOPE CENTRE | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |