HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SWANLEY
Gospel service. Evangelism. Attending leaders conference. Worship training. Involvement in Swanley Churches Together. Parent & toddler group. Youth & children's work. Food BankYouth Conferences. School assemblies.
Objects
3.1.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN SWANLEY KENT AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AND ARE CONNECTED WITH THE CHARITABLE WORK OF THE TRUST.3.1.2 TO RELIEVE PERSONS WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED OR HARDSHIP OR WHO ARE AGED OR SICK AND TO RELIEVE THE DISTRESS CAUSED THEREBY IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT 3.1.3 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION (PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY RELATING TO MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS BY THE ORGANISATION OF COURSES FOR THE TEACHING OF THE SKILLS OF PARENTHOOD) IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY CONSIDER APPROPRIATE IN THE SAID LOCATION AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.3.1.4 TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SWANLEY AFORESAID AND OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,495 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to increased staff costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £66,652, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity maintains cash reserves and has invested £10,000 in an external organisation.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and gifts 36,085” — page 14
“unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 6
“Hope Community Church Swanley incurred wages costs of £21,505 and pension costs of £1,850 relating to the employment of Mr A Earnshaw (2024 £12,545 and £1,050), a Trustee of the charity.” — page 12
“Ms S Ritchie received £2,304 for her services.” — page 12
“Hope Community Church Swanley incurred wages costs of £21,505 and pension costs of £1,850 relating to the employment of Mr A Earnshaw (2024 £12,545 and £1,050), a Trustee of the charity.” — page 12
“Ms S Ritchie received £2,304 for her services.” — page 12
“Hope Community Church Swanley incurred wages costs of £21,505 and pension costs of £1,850 relating to the employment of Mr A Earnshaw (2024 £12,545 and £1,050), a Trustee of the charity.” — page 12
“Ms S Ritchie received £2,304 for her services.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- ALWYN EARNSHAW
- Kertrina Gearing
- MRS J WITHERS
- PHILIP BERNARD HALFORD
- Sarah Frances Ritchie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £43k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £42k | £21k |
| 31/03/2023 | £42k | £21k |
| 31/03/2022 | £37k | £26k |
| 31/03/2021 | £47k | £45k |
Common questions
Is HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH SWANLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,495 for the year ended 31 March 2025, primarily due to increased staff costs. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds stood at £66,652, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. The charity maintains cash reserves and has invested £10,000 in an external organisation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.