HOPE 4 KIDZ
Raising funds to support children and young people suffering from a physical or mental disability and in particular but not exclusively, the relief of sickness, the relief of poverty and the advancement of education.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £4,986 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £31,036 to £26,050. The trustees have noted that the charity relies on voluntary donations and has made provisions for the coming financial year, while also acknowledging a history of late filings. Unrestricted reserves stand at £25,800, which the trustees consider adequate despite the recent deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“Costs of generating Voluntary income 5 70,606” — page 11
“Each year Hope 4 Kidz aims to build a reserve equivalent to a minimum of six months’ expenditure.” — page 7
“This is the first set of accounts to be late far in eighteen years for the Charity Commision due to setting up after being in storage in the new office, ill health, and legal problems with previous owners and tennents.” — page 5
Trustees
- SUZANNE BROWNchair
- Anneline Dowell
- Darren Stephen Cliff
- Deborah Jones
- Jason Christopher Devison
- Lindsey Green
- Natalie Baldry
- Penny Jones
- Shelley Henderson
- Vivien Watts OBE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £76k | £71k |
| 31/05/2024 | £78k | £90k |
| 31/05/2023 | £79k | £89k |
| 31/05/2022 | £107k | £107k |
| 31/05/2021 | £96k | £119k |
Common questions
Is HOPE 4 KIDZ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £4,986 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £31,036 to £26,050. The trustees have noted that the charity relies on voluntary donations and has made provisions for the coming financial year, while also acknowledging a history of late filings. Unrestricted reserves stand at £25,800, which the trustees consider adequate despite the recent deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE 4 KIDZ?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE 4 KIDZ as a grant recipient include THE PIERREPONT TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2025 | £18k | Hope 4 Kidz into the Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2023 | £8k | Coronation Garden of Hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2022 | £10k | Hoping 4 a Great Jubilee Day |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/09/2021 | £10k | Sunderland Families Covid Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Support Local Kidz through Covid 19 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2020 | £10k | Community Family Fun Day |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/03/2019 | £9k | 'Hope' Summer Community Fun Day |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/01/2016 | £7k | General contribution |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/12/2011 | £8k | Hope Holiday Club |