HOPE FOR THE NATIONS CHILDRENS CHARITY
The goal of Hope for the Nations is to raise funds and awareness and distribute money in the form of grants, equipment and social investments to those working with orphans, widows, the vulnerable and schools in areas of extreme poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £28,033 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income declining to £63,802 from £74,630 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £130,865, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity holds no invested funds and has no trading subsidiaries, relying on donations and legacies for its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“Whilst the trustees consider that a general fund balance of £5,000 is desired, to ensure that support costs are covered for at least 3 months in advance” — page 4
“L Dennis as CEO until 31 December 2024 is considered to be a related party. During the period he received expenses of £1,000 for Use of Home as Office” — page 20
“a company of which he and his wife are directors, Bright River Ltd, received £423 in fundraising commission payments from the Charity”
“L Dennis as CEO until 31 December 2024 is considered to be a related party. During the period he received expenses of £1,000 for Use of Home as Office” — page 20
“a company of which he and his wife are directors, Bright River Ltd, received £423 in fundraising commission payments from the Charity”
“L Dennis as CEO until 31 December 2024 is considered to be a related party. During the period he received expenses of £1,000 for Use of Home as Office” — page 20
“a company of which he and his wife are directors, Bright River Ltd, received £423 in fundraising commission payments from the Charity”
“L Dennis as CEO until 31 December 2024 is considered to be a related party. During the period he received expenses of £1,000 for Use of Home as Office” — page 20
“a company of which he and his wife are directors, Bright River Ltd, received £423 in fundraising commission payments from the Charity”
“Debtors, £94,819 (2024: £102,482) was owed by Hftn Shop Ltd and £21,274 (2024: £2,245) was owed by Hftn Shop ( H & V) Ltd.” — page 20
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- WILL SYMONSchair
- Keith Alistair Grover
- Leslie Michael Saunders
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £64k | £36k |
| 31/07/2024 | £75k | £57k |
| 31/07/2023 | £85k | £77k |
| 31/07/2022 | £95k | £55k |
| 31/07/2021 | £70k | £55k |
Common questions
Is HOPE FOR THE NATIONS CHILDRENS CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £28,033 for the year ended 31 July 2025, with total income declining to £63,802 from £74,630 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves increased to £130,865, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £5,000. The charity holds no invested funds and has no trading subsidiaries, relying on donations and legacies for its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.