HOPE OPPORTUNITY TRUST
To support students within the North West from communities that have been labelled socially and economically deprived to study A Levels at the top boarding schools within Great Britain. Students must have the potential and ambition to study at University. In partnership we have placed over 120 students in independent schools and we have a pool of students wishing to enter the process each year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintains sufficient cash reserves to fulfill responsibilities for two years should it cease operations. The organization operates with minimal operating costs and relies on partnerships with the Royal National Springboard Children’s Foundation and host schools for funding.
What the accounts disclose
“HOT's reserves policy is to hold sufficient cash in the bank to ensure that all responsibilities to our students and partners can be fulfilled for two years should the trustees of HOT find it necessary to cease operations.” — page 6
Trustees
- David Meurig Owenchair
- JOHN DENNY
- Paul James Knight
- SUSAN YATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £77k | £66k |
| 30/04/2024 | £57k | £60k |
| 30/04/2023 | £65k | £65k |
| 30/04/2022 | £91k | £31k |
| 30/04/2021 | £52k | £64k |
Common questions
Is HOPE OPPORTUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintains sufficient cash reserves to fulfill responsibilities for two years should it cease operations. The organization operates with minimal operating costs and relies on partnerships with the Royal National Springboard Children’s Foundation and host schools for funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.