CONTRASTING HORIZONS LIMITED
Distribution of Christian gospel resources; sale of fairly traded goods, collecting funds and making donations to promote the preaching of the Christian Gospel and poverty relief in the UK and abroad
Objects
(1) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY SUPPORT, BEFRIENDING, SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL NETWORKS (2) TO PREVENT AND RELIEVE POVERTY (3) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND THE VALUES PROMOTED THEREBY AS A MEANS TO ACHIEVING WHOLENESS AND OPTIMUM INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE (4) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN A CHRISTIAN ETHOS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, ADVICE, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE ON FAMILY MATTERS, DEBT, MARRIAGE AND BUDGETING.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net assets increased to £214,144, driven by a significant donation of £59,200 from Tony Jopson. The charity operates with volunteer directors and workers, with no paid staff, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £213,144. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Income in the year came mainly from 1. Interest (Mainly from CIF Bude) 2. The value of the investment in M & G Unit Trust transferred from the Eliza Tyeth Trust in the year (a local charity with similar aims to CH) Interest received. Also the balance to close of Tyeth Trust Lloyds Bank account. 3. Donations, the main one being from A P Jopson (gift aidable)”
“This was due to a big donation from Tony Jopson £59,200.”
“Donations, the main one being from A P Jopson (gift aidable)” — page 3
“This was due to a big donation from Tony Jopson £59,200.”
“Donations, the main one being from A P Jopson (gift aidable)” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- TONY JOPSONchair
- Abigail Marie Troughton
- HILARY JOPSON
- LYNDA HENAGULPH
- MARK SMITH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £85k | £34k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £23k |
| 31/03/2023 | £13k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £2k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £4k | £18k |
Common questions
Is CONTRASTING HORIZONS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net assets increased to £214,144, driven by a significant donation of £59,200 from Tony Jopson. The charity operates with volunteer directors and workers, with no paid staff, and maintains unrestricted reserves of £213,144. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention during the examination of the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2011 | £4k | ASK - After School Cafe - Youth Drop In Facility |