DNIPRO HOPE MISSION
At Dnipro Hope Mission our vision is to help make the Kingdom of God a visible reality in Ukraine. We offer compassionate care for all people in need, such as the sick, disabled, refugees and orphans. A registered UK charity, DHM works primarily with churches to provide education, training and funding, enabling local Christians to demonstrate the love of Christ within their communities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 26% to approximately £173,000, while charitable expenditure was £131,500. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves have been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to ensure continuity of activities.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure.” — page 20
“Governance costs includes a cash gift of £50.00 made to trustees Rev. Roger Martin by the charity during the year.” — page 29
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "below" (FY2024) to "above" (FY2025).
Trustees
- Mark Allchornchair
- Adebola Igbokwe
- Dennis Philip
- Dr Joshua Searle
- Helen Evans
- Inesa Kharchenko
- Margaret Murchison
- Mary Raber
- Richard Mark Edward Fowler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £174k | £163k |
| 31/03/2024 | £199k | £180k |
| 31/03/2023 | £155k | £136k |
| 31/03/2022 | £117k | £98k |
| 31/03/2021 | £33k | £19k |
Common questions
Is DNIPRO HOPE MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 26% to approximately £173,000, while charitable expenditure was £131,500. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves have been maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months' expenditure, which they consider sufficient to ensure continuity of activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DNIPRO HOPE MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DNIPRO HOPE MISSION as a grant recipient include NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH, HAWKWELL BAPTIST CHURCH, WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- Dennis Philip — trustee here and at WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £4k | |
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £3k | |
| HAWKWELL BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £3k | match funding of the Ukraine appeal |
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £3k | |
| WESTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | FY2025 | £2k | Thank Offering |
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £2k | for mission |
| HERNE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £2k | for mission |
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £1k | |
| REIGATE BAPTIST CHURCH TRUST | FY2021 | £50 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £861k |
| THE SENECA TRUST | 1 | £700k |
| ST. JAMES'S PLACE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £250k |
| Boodles Charitable Trust | 1 | £137k |
| THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION | 1 | £123k |
| THE SCHRODER FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE ASHLA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| THE MARTIN JAMES FOUNDATION | 1 | £76k |
Charities like this
- HOPE CHURCH NETWORK
- PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM
- HOPE AND KINDNESS MINISTRY
- THE UKRAINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES TRUST
- SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED
- HOPE AND HOMES FOR CHILDREN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNIPRO HOPE MISSION | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH NETWORK | £259k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT HOPE, UNITED KINGDOM | £176k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| HOPE AND KINDNESS MINISTRY | £125k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UKRAINE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES TRUST | £101k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SPRING OF HOPE UK LIMITED | £107k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |