HOPE CHURCH SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST
AS A CHURCH WE AIM TO BE WELCOMING AND OUTREACHING THROUGH OUR SUNDAY, MID-WEEK MEETINGS AND AGE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES.WE ALSO RUN COURSES TO HELP PEOPLE DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THEIR BELIEFS AND ALSO HELP WITH NEEDS I.E. BREAVEMENT OR BUDGETING ETC. WE ARE ACTIVE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. WE OPERATE NATIONALLY AND OCCASIONALLY INTERNATIONALLY.
Objects
TO ADVANCE CHRISTIANITY IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND ELSEWHERE, BY ANY MEANS OR MEDIUM THAT IS OR MAY BECOME AVAILABLE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE SET OUT IN THE SCHEDULE.TO RELIEVE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN CHARITABLE NEED BECAUSE OF SICKNESS OR POOR HEALTH, AGE, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOME OTHER REASON BY ANY PROPER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT AND INCLUDING ( WHERE APPROPRIATE BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION ) THE PROVISION OF ADVICE; THE PROMOTION OF GOOD PRACTICES TO COMBAT SUCH CONDITIONS AND THE PROVISION OF RESOURCES TO ALLEVIATE OR PREVENT SUCH NEED.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BOTH GENERAL AND VOCATIONAL FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS BUT ALWAYS WITHIN THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ( THE OBJECTS ).THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME AND MAY USE THE CAPITAL OF THE TRUST IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS...
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced a loss of income over recent years, prompting the independent examiner to raise concerns and ask trustees to consider future plans. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained positive unrestricted reserves of £7,149 and reported a net surplus for the year ended March 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Our policy for unrestricted funds is to maintain free reserves at a minimum level of 3 months of essential expenditures only.” — page 5
“The Charity is currently undergoing challenges to its income generation. Plans are in place to reduce expenditures accordingly.” — page 10
“Mr N Taylor, a trustee, received remuneration as Pastor of the Church until the end of September 2024 when he took on paid employment elsewhere.” — page 12
“Mrs L Sproson, the wife of Mr H Sproson, a trustee is employed as Administrator of the Church.” — page 12
“Mr N Taylor, a trustee, received remuneration as Pastor of the Church until the end of September 2024 when he took on paid employment elsewhere.” — page 12
“Mrs L Sproson, the wife of Mr H Sproson, a trustee is employed as Administrator of the Church.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Trustees
- NIGEL CLIFFORD TAYLORchair
- Andrew John Hubbock
- Hammond Sproson
- Robert Boyce
- TONY THOMPSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £28k |
| 31/03/2024 | £36k | £37k |
| 31/03/2023 | £34k | £43k |
| 31/03/2022 | £51k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £53k | £51k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH SOUTH BEDFORDSHIRE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced a loss of income over recent years, prompting the independent examiner to raise concerns and ask trustees to consider future plans. Despite these challenges, the charity maintained positive unrestricted reserves of £7,149 and reported a net surplus for the year ended March 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.