ARK OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR ALL NATIONS
Charity Objects: AS AN EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN FAITH, TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, PARTICULARLY AMONG WOMEN FROM BAME BACKGROUNDS, REFUGEES, AND ASYLUM SEEKERS, TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING THROUGH SAFE ACCOMMODATION, SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CULTURALLY COMPETENT FOOD BANK FOR FAMILIES, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, TO RELIEVE WOMEN SURFFERING FROM HOMELESSNESS
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £96,408 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income rising to £206,127. Unrestricted funds stood at £103,143, including a liquid cash balance of £43,906, which trustees consider sufficient to meet approximately three months of core operating expenditure. The charity holds a long-term loan of £57,107 and has acquired a freehold property valued at £137,655.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees' policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to enable the charity to continue its charitable activities and meet its ongoing financial commitments in the event of unforeseen circumstances.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CAROLINE ADEFOLAHAN HINDS
- DEBORAH ADELOA ADESEWA NEWBOULD
- Dr Segun Ayo Fapetu
- Edwin Ijaseun
- Folarin Yewande Olabige
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £206k | £110k |
| 31/03/2025 | £55k | £44k |
| 31/03/2024 | £27k | £13k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £10k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £11k |
Common questions
Is ARK OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR ALL NATIONS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £96,408 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income rising to £206,127. Unrestricted funds stood at £103,143, including a liquid cash balance of £43,906, which trustees consider sufficient to meet approximately three months of core operating expenditure. The charity holds a long-term loan of £57,107 and has acquired a freehold property valued at £137,655. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ARK OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR ALL NATIONS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ARK OF HOPE FOUNDATION FOR ALL NATIONS as a grant recipient include THE S M B TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE S M B TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Compassionate Support |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/11/2025 | £20k | COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £9k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/08/2024 | £20k | Community Food Relief |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2023 | £10k | COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/01/2022 | £10k | Covid 19 Food Relief For Ethnic Minorities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2020 | £10k | Foods relief for vulnerable families of ethnic minorities. |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/10/2018 | £9k | Living well |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2015 | £10k | Hope |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/11/2009 | £10k | Open Door |