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HOPE GARDENS

Registered charity 1100868 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THE RHEMA PARTNERSHIP

To further the religious and other charitable works of Christian churches in India with particular reference to the spiritual and material needs of the poor, the sick and those suffering from other forms of social deprivation, and in the training of ministers to serve those in need.Please look at our website for further details www.hopegardensindia.org

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Overseas Aid/famine Relief · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£148k
Latest spending
£167k
Registered
2003
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's operating costs in the UK do not require large reserves, though it maintains unrestricted reserves to cover ongoing costs. The trustees report that there are no substantial balances held in restricted reserves for major capital projects in India. Governance and examination are provided on a pro bono basis.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The principal sources of funds for Hope Gardens are individual donations, legacies, contributions from grant-making trusts, fundraising events and appeals.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: a level of Unrestricted Reserves to cover ongoing costs
“Hope Gardens’ operating costs in the UK don’t require us to hold large reserves however we do have a capital reserved policy. We try to ensure that there is a level of Unrestricted Reserves to cover ongoing costs.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: India

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£148k£167k
31/03/2024£189k£116k
31/03/2023£122k£180k
31/03/2022£163k£167k
31/03/2021£163k£149k

Common questions

Is HOPE GARDENS financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's operating costs in the UK do not require large reserves, though it maintains unrestricted reserves to cover ongoing costs. The trustees report that there are no substantial balances held in restricted reserves for major capital projects in India. Governance and examination are provided on a pro bono basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds HOPE GARDENS?

Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE GARDENS as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTON, ST PETER, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, TUNBRIDGE WELLS.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTON, ST PETERFY2021£5k
THE ANCHOR FOUNDATIONFY2024£5kPart time staff to support work with vulnerable children & young people
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JAMES, TUNBRIDGE WELLSFY2022£2kOverseas Missionary and Relief Societies