HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE
Latest income
£267k
Latest spending
£295k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased by 9% to £244,140 while total expenditure fell by 10% to £236,891, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £145,621, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of £76,597. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months minimum, six months target of gross salary expenses and ongoing fixed-term contract commitments (held: £146k)
“Hope Church will maintain unrestricted cash reserves at a level that covers a minimum of three months, and a target of six months, of gross salary expenses and ongoing fixed-term contract commitments. As of 31 March 2024, this is estimated to be a minimum of £38,299 and a target of £76,597.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr A Price (trustee) received a gross salary of £42,997 for pastoral services. Ms E Zambonini (close family of trustee) received a gross salary of £13,910.
“Mr A Price received a gross salary of £42,997 (2023: £41,556) with an employer pension contribution of £5,431 (2022: £5,137) for his pastoral services.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Ms E Zambonini, close family member of trustee Mr P Zambonini, received a gross salary of £13,910 and employer pension contributions of £6,858.
“Ms E Zambonini held a contract of employment with the charity during the year and is a close family member to trustee Mr P Zambonini. Ms E Zambonini received a gross salary of £13,910 (2023: £13,103) with an employer pension contribution of £6,858 (2023: £6,720) for her position as the Operations & Finance manager.” — page 23
“Mr S Williams is a trustee of both HOPE Church Harrogate and ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. During the year £17,510 was given by HOPE Church Harrogate to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mr S Williams is a trustee of ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. HOPE Church Harrogate gave £17,510 to this entity.
“Ms E Zambonini held a contract of employment with the charity during the year and is a close family member to trustee Mr P Zambonini. Ms E Zambonini received a gross salary of £13,910 (2023: £13,103) with an employer pension contribution of £6,858 (2023: £6,720) for her position as the Operations & Finance manager.” — page 23
“Mr S Williams is a trustee of both HOPE Church Harrogate and ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. During the year £17,510 was given by HOPE Church Harrogate to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: A gift in kind valued at £6,166 was provided to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide via staff time of Mr P Marfleet.
“Ms E Zambonini held a contract of employment with the charity during the year and is a close family member to trustee Mr P Zambonini. Ms E Zambonini received a gross salary of £13,910 (2023: £13,103) with an employer pension contribution of £6,858 (2023: £6,720) for her position as the Operations & Finance manager.” — page 23
“Mr S Williams is a trustee of both HOPE Church Harrogate and ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. During the year £17,510 was given by HOPE Church Harrogate to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: £990 was paid to ChristCentral Churches for conferences, training, and events.
“Ms E Zambonini held a contract of employment with the charity during the year and is a close family member to trustee Mr P Zambonini. Ms E Zambonini received a gross salary of £13,910 (2023: £13,103) with an employer pension contribution of £6,858 (2023: £6,720) for her position as the Operations & Finance manager.” — page 23
“Mr S Williams is a trustee of both HOPE Church Harrogate and ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. During the year £17,510 was given by HOPE Church Harrogate to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Mr A Price received a gross salary of £42,997 for pastoral services.
“Ms E Zambonini held a contract of employment with the charity during the year and is a close family member to trustee Mr P Zambonini. Ms E Zambonini received a gross salary of £13,910 (2023: £13,103) with an employer pension contribution of £6,858 (2023: £6,720) for her position as the Operations & Finance manager.” — page 23
“Mr S Williams is a trustee of both HOPE Church Harrogate and ChristCentral Churches Worldwide. During the year £17,510 was given by HOPE Church Harrogate to ChristCentral Churches Worldwide.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08420082
Trustees
- Stephen Williamschair
- Darren Kunar
- David Jeremy Marsh
- Oluwatoyin Rasidat Akinrinola
- Paolo Zambonini
- Rebecca Elizabeth Shepherd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £267k | £295k |
| 31/03/2024 | £244k | £237k |
| 31/03/2023 | £269k | £262k |
| 31/03/2022 | £260k | £211k |
| 31/03/2021 | £252k | £219k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income decreased by 9% to £244,140 while total expenditure fell by 10% to £236,891, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £145,621, which significantly exceed the stated policy target of £76,597. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 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 | £6k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £2k |
| GOODNEWS AID | 1 | £2k |