HOPE CHURCH OSWESTRY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were restored to the target level of £21,500, meeting the policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports a net asset position of £1,473,133 and notes adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 14
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 5
“One trustee, Mr C Shaw was remunerated as pastor during the year and received a salary of £37,501 and employer pension contributions of £4,230” — page 13
Trustees
- Christopher William Shaw
- Emma Jane Bebb
- Mary Elizabeth Smith
- Robert Buckeridge
- Temitope Olusi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £221k | £193k |
| 31/03/2024 | £332k | £189k |
| 31/03/2023 | £438k | £180k |
| 31/03/2022 | £201k | £144k |
| 31/03/2021 | £267k | £160k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH OSWESTRY financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were restored to the target level of £21,500, meeting the policy of maintaining three to six months of expenditure. The charity reports a net asset position of £1,473,133 and notes adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE CHURCH OSWESTRY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £6k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| GOODNEWS AID | 1 | £2k |