HOPE CHURCH GAINSBOROUGH
The Church undertake the following activities weekly worship services, small midweek groups, Evangelistic meetings, toddler groups, youth groups for the local young people and monthly prayer meetings. The Church also provides social evenings for the Church and the community . The Church is open to all and anyone is welcome to attend its services .
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £78,397.95 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £85,463.25. The charity holds current assets of £25,510.95 against current liabilities of £104,000.00, primarily consisting of a mortgage. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“On 19 December 2025, we acquired 17 Trinity Street (formerly the Gainsborough Sports and Social Club), with the assistance of a loan from Stewardship Services (UKET) Ltd.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- MATTHEW JAMES WARDchair
- Alistair Paul Wearring
- Elisabeth Sharon Rose Pinder
- Geoff Carter
- Shane Francis Paul Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £122k | £43k |
| 31/12/2024 | £45k | £47k |
| 31/12/2023 | £45k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £31k | £34k |
| 31/12/2021 | £31k | £28k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH GAINSBOROUGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net profit of £78,397.95 for the year ended 31 December 2025, resulting in total net assets of £85,463.25. The charity holds current assets of £25,510.95 against current liabilities of £104,000.00, primarily consisting of a mortgage. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 2 | £7k |
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | 1 | £27k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £24k |
Charities like this
- HOPE CHURCH GUILDFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TEAM GAINSBOROUGH & MORTON
- Hope Church
- HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON
- HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER
- HGBCHURCH CIO
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH GAINSBOROUGH | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH GUILDFORD | £214k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF TEAM GAINSBOROUGH & MORTON | £219k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Hope Church | £265k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER | £196k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |