THE HOPE CENTRE ST HELENS
The Centre provides, assessment, information, advice and guidance through personally tailored action plans. The Training Department offers1. Computer Training2. Breathe Wellbeing Programme (Confidence, Assertiveness and Mentoring)3. Advice, Advocacy and Support for Homeless People4. Christmas Homeless Shelter
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £23,076 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which reduced its unrestricted reserves to £224,849. The trustees note that while the charity achieved its policy target of holding three months' running costs in unrestricted funds, long-term sustainability remains a challenge due to dependence on grant funding. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities (3) 87,016 95,918 182,934 139,808” — page 17
“the ambition is to hold at least three months’ (13 weeks) running costs in Unrestricted Funds. This has been achieved for 2024-25”
“The Hope Centre administers the payroll and a small number of other payments (totalling £41,665) on behalf of this company. At the year end, £57,041 was owed to The Hope Centre (In 2023/24:215,687).” — page 30
“The Hope Centre was established by the St Helens Christian Life Centre (Elim Pentecostal Church) from which the Charity rents its accommodation and to whom a contribution is made for facilities, such as copiers, and utilities.” — page 5
“The Hope Centre administers the payroll and a small number of other payments (totalling £41,665) on behalf of this company. At the year end, £57,041 was owed to The Hope Centre (In 2023/24:215,687).” — page 30
“The Hope Centre was established by the St Helens Christian Life Centre (Elim Pentecostal Church) from which the Charity rents its accommodation and to whom a contribution is made for facilities, such as copiers, and utilities.” — page 5
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05089663
Company officers (Companies House)
- MCDONAGH, Brendan on trustee list
- SCHAFER, William James on trustee list
- SWEENEY, John Christopher on trustee list
- LAWRENSON, Craig Jon, Rev on trustee list
- RYAN, John Francis on trustee list
- SCOTT, Erin Elizabeth Fay
Trustees
- JOHN FRANCIS RYANchair
- Brendan McDonagh
- John Sweeney
- Rev Craig Lawrenson
- Thomas Kelly
- William Schafer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £472k | £394k |
| 31/03/2024 | £381k | £303k |
| 31/03/2023 | £381k | £303k |
| 31/03/2022 | £377k | £128k |
| 31/03/2021 | £391k | £239k |
Common questions
Is THE HOPE CENTRE ST HELENS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £23,076 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which reduced its unrestricted reserves to £224,849. The trustees note that while the charity achieved its policy target of holding three months' running costs in unrestricted funds, long-term sustainability remains a challenge due to dependence on grant funding. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HOPE CENTRE ST HELENS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HOPE CENTRE ST HELENS as a grant recipient include THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, DOUGLAS COMPTON JAMES CHARITABLE TRUST, THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION, PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND, THE GEOFFREY AND PAULINE MARTIN TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/10/2025 | £20k | Hope Pantry |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £10k | Hope Food Pantry |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2021 | £10k | Hope House |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/11/2018 | £10k | "At Liberty" Tenancy Support Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2015 | £10k | Social Enterprise Development - Re-Store |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2015 | £10k | ACTS - A Community That Serves |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2012 | £4k | Breathe Health and Wellbeing Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2005 | £5k | Salaries |