SURE HOPE CHURCH
The vision of Sure Hope is to build a large contemporary church, influencing North Wales and beyond. We aim to fulfill this by proclaiming Christ as the way to life and by developing The Interchange as a hub for the community. We have activities for parents and toddlers,children,teenagers,men, women and married couples. We support the needy at home and abroad. We exist to worship and glorify God.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAYTHINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BYTHE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OFCOUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THEDIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THEWORLD AS THE DIRECTORS FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £570,398 to £568,575. The trustees note that the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of uncertain funding streams, including grant aid and voluntary donations. Despite the deficit, unrestricted revenue funds remain substantial at £568,050.
What the accounts disclose
“The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of these uncertain funding streams.” — page 14
“Grants received from Festival Church. Sure Hope Church Trustees are also Festival Church Trustees.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Michael Leonard Meynell
- Philip John Pierce
- Robert David Morris Stewart
- Timothy James Rowlands
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £86k | £88k |
| 31/03/2024 | £80k | £61k |
| 31/03/2023 | £83k | £92k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £68k |
| 31/12/2020 | £118k | £106k |
Common questions
Is SURE HOPE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £1,823 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £570,398 to £568,575. The trustees note that the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of uncertain funding streams, including grant aid and voluntary donations. Despite the deficit, unrestricted revenue funds remain substantial at £568,050. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SURE HOPE CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SURE HOPE CHURCH as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/06/2020 | £8k | COVID-19 - FoodShare North Wales Covid-19 Programme |