HOPS
HOPS supports people to deal with stress, reduce social isolation and improve wellbeing. Offering holistic therapies and therapeutic activities we support unpaid carers, older people, individuals with chronic health conditions and those living through difficult circumstances.Massage, Reiki and Reflexology therapies are complemented by group activity sessions (yoga, meditation, crafts, singing).
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated incoming funds of £65,780 against outgoing funds of £62,782, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Total free/unrestricted reserves are reported as £6,400, with additional designated funds for redundancy and salaries. The trustees note that the charity is developing its reserves policy to build unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity gratefully acknowledges the support of Ballinger Charitable Trust, who provided unrestricted funding during the year.” — page 10
“HOPS is developing its reserves policy with the aim to build up unrestricted reserves which equate to 3 to 6 months expenditure.” — page 6
Trustees
- Gillian Gill
- LESLEY MAUREEN BAREFOOT
- Margaret Grainger
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £66k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £75k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £32k | £46k |
| 31/03/2022 | £38k | £40k |
| 31/03/2021 | £77k | £57k |
Common questions
Is HOPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated incoming funds of £65,780 against outgoing funds of £62,782, resulting in a net surplus for the year. Total free/unrestricted reserves are reported as £6,400, with additional designated funds for redundancy and salaries. The trustees note that the charity is developing its reserves policy to build unrestricted reserves equivalent to three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| UK government | 27/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2019 | £10k | Improving Health & Wellbeing |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/07/2009 | £7k | HOPS (Healing Opportunities Provision Scheme) |