CHILD OF HOPE
Improves access to quality education for the poorest and most vulnerable slum children, by building school facilities and providing free education, nutrition programmes, welfare and healthcare support, and income-generating activities for parents, all in line with Christian principles. The work currently focusses on the Child of Hope School in Mbale, Uganda.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £32,644 from £25,604 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £24,405. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to maintain charitable activities with continued growth. The charity reported a net income of £7,040 for the year ended 31 December 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“Monies transferred to Uganda in the period totalled £225,921, and a sum of £27,650 (just 10.90%) was used to cover UK activities: bank and other fees, fundraising, supporter communications, administration, monitoring funds and accountability.” — page 4
“It is the policy of the charity to retain sufficient funds in the current bank account to avoid becoming overdrawn and incurring bank charges.” — page 6
Trustees
- Sheila Laura Burtonchair
- Alistair George Goudie
- Heather Margaret Lowe
- John Gareth Firth
- Marie Elaine Thomas
- Paul Nigel Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £261k | £254k |
| 31/12/2023 | £230k | £220k |
| 31/12/2022 | £245k | £255k |
| 31/12/2021 | £243k | £251k |
| 31/12/2020 | £244k | £252k |
Common questions
Is CHILD OF HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £32,644 from £25,604 in the prior year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £24,405. The trustees consider these reserves sufficient to maintain charitable activities with continued growth. The charity reported a net income of £7,040 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHILD OF HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHILD OF HOPE as a grant recipient include THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CANFORD MAGNA, THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY, THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION, GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST.