HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE
The church's activities seek to meet our purpose of advancing the Christian faith; through preaching and teaching.- Providing pastoral care to church attendees and to people within the local community- Carrying out devotional acts such as Holy Communion and full baptism- To relieve poverty and otherwise assist those in need where the church is in a position to help
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted fund surplus of £493,599 for the year ended 31 December 2025, largely due to the valuation of donated church premises. However, unrestricted net current assets were £32,305, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of holding at least £20,000 (equivalent to approximately 3 months of salary cost). The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least a further 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustees has established a policy of holding at least £20,000 in unrestricted net current assets (equivalent to approximately 3 months of salary cost).” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/11/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (12/11/2020)
Trustees
- Paul Andrew Clarkchair
- Frederick Reay
- Jenna Marie LLoyd
- LESLEY ANNE BOWER
- Louise Grayson
- MR TIM BOWER
- Malcolm David Harris
- NIGEL THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £192k | £217k |
| 31/12/2024 | £176k | £199k |
| 31/12/2023 | £157k | £172k |
| 31/12/2022 | £134k | £157k |
| 31/12/2021 | £145k | £129k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an unrestricted fund surplus of £493,599 for the year ended 31 December 2025, largely due to the valuation of donated church premises. However, unrestricted net current assets were £32,305, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of holding at least £20,000 (equivalent to approximately 3 months of salary cost). The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least a further 12 months. Its FY2025 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 | £24k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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- HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL
- HOPE CHURCH NETWORK
- HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOPE CHAPEL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH STOURBRIDGE | £270k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH NETWORK | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | £267k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |