WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Hoppa is committed to providing a friendly and supportive door to door community transport service for those in Waverley rural areas in need of public transport by reason of remoteness or access difficulties.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £107,079 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £505,720. The trustees confirmed that the organization has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, despite acknowledging long-term risks related to local authority funding pressures and vehicle replacement costs. The charity holds free reserves of £82,118, which are reviewed monthly against operating expenses and future requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £90,001 - £100,000 1 -” — page 33
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: Group Group 2025 2024 No. No. In the band £80,001 - £90,000 - 1 In the band £90,001 - £100,000 1 -” — page 33
“There is a monthly review of likely operating expenses and income, grants, donations and requirements for replacing vehicles, all to ensure the ability to continue providing services throughout a forthcoming period of at least 6 months.” — page 6
“During the year, one or more Trustees has been paid remuneration or has received other benefits from an employment with the Company. This is for services provided as General Manager and is permitted by the governing documents. The value of Trustees' remuneration and other benefits was as follows: 2025 2024 £ £ R JH Davies Remuneration 82,000 74,280 Pension contributions paid 7,160 2,048” — page 34
“The Company has a subsidiary, Hoppa Limited (the “subsidiary company”) which together form a charitable group (the “Group”) and the Trustees also report on and present audited financial statements of the Group.”
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2024) to £90,001 - £100,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Richard Davies — General Manager
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Robert Irvine Stansburychair
- Andrew John Boughton
- Anthony Martin Fox
- Dr Brian Stephen Capper
- Jennifer Jean Brydon
- Marie Reynolds
- Myfanwy James
- Suzanne Carol Naughalty
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.1m | £1.0m |
Common questions
Is WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income surplus of £107,079 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with unrestricted funds increasing to £505,720. The trustees confirmed that the organization has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, despite acknowledging long-term risks related to local authority funding pressures and vehicle replacement costs. The charity holds free reserves of £82,118, which are reviewed monthly against operating expenses and future requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Shaw Gibbs (Audit) Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT as a grant recipient include THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE JOHN COATES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| MOTABILITY | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LTD
- HULL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT (CHARITY)
- COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA
- FOUR TOWNS AND VALE LINK COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
- COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
- RYE AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAVERLEY HOPPA COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | £1.6m | £90,001 - £100,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMPASS COMMUNITY TRANSPORT LTD | £450k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HULL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT (CHARITY) | £1.4m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY TRANSPORT FOR THE LEWES AREA | £1.2m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| FOUR TOWNS AND VALE LINK COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | £665k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| COMMUNITY TRANSPORT | £2.0m | — | — | below | — | noted |