HOPE CHURCH BEACONSFIELD
The principal purpose of the Charity is the advancement of the Christian faith according to the principles of the Baptist denomination. The Church may also within the principal purpose advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and/or other parts of the world.Further details of objectives and activities are detailed in the annual report.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a planned deficit of £114,736 for the year, with total expenditure of £319,373 against incoming resources of £204,637. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the year ended in a healthy financial position with £241,214 in free cash and sufficient reserves to function effectively in the coming year. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and membership giving, with no wider public appeal for funds made during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“Voluntary Income 176,243” — page 10
“The Charity Trustees have established a Reserves Policy and are satisfied that there are sufficient reserves at the balance sheet date” — page 6
“the church minister and Elder, M Jones was a trustee from 24 June 2024. His 2025 gross salary for acting church minister is £46887.75. The church made pension contributions of £4262.55 on his behalf.”
Trustees
- Benjamin Daniel Saunders
- Giles Scott
- IAN EDWARD JOHNSON
- Matthew Glyn Jones
- Stefanie Herath
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £205k | £319k |
| 31/12/2024 | £324k | £247k |
| 31/12/2023 | £202k | £216k |
| 31/12/2022 | £216k | £218k |
| 31/12/2021 | £293k | £169k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH BEACONSFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a planned deficit of £114,736 for the year, with total expenditure of £319,373 against incoming resources of £204,637. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the year ended in a healthy financial position with £241,214 in free cash and sufficient reserves to function effectively in the coming year. The charity is heavily dependent on volunteer labour and membership giving, with no wider public appeal for funds made during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CO-MISSION INITIATIVE TRUST | 1 | £173k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £24k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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- HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEND
- HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL
- HOPE CHURCH NETWORK
- EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH
- HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE
- HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH STOURBRIDGE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH BEACONSFIELD | £205k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH BRIDGEND | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH NETWORK | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EASTLEIGH BAPTIST CHURCH | £469k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |