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HOPE CHURCH SHAW

Registered charity 1179929 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

a. The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith and the Church Rules, primarily but not exclusively within Shaw , Oldham and the surrounding neighbourhood; andb. Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the church in general meeting further the work of the Church.

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Latest income
£60k
Latest spending
£41k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £65,381, which the Trustees confirm are significantly in excess of their minimum policy target. Although the charity reported a surplus for the year, it notes that its new café ministry currently operates at a financial deficit, which is covered by the main church account. The Trustees believe the charity remains in a strong financial position despite upcoming capital expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: minimum set in our policy dated Aug 2024 (held: £65k)
“Our current cash reserves remain significantly in excess of our minimum set in our policy dated Aug 2024.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Hannah Evans, wife of Trustee Nahum Evans, received payment of £2,756 plus pension contributions of £34.20.
“Hannah Evans, wife of Trustee Nahum Evans, was employed as the cafe manager and received payment of £2,756 plus pension contributions of £34.20.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Hannah Evans, wife of Trustee Nahum Evans, was employed as the cafe manager and received payment of £2,756 plus pension contributions of £34.20.
“Hannah Evans, wife of Trustee Nahum Evans, was employed as the cafe manager and received payment of £2,756 plus pension contributions of £34.20.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

3 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (2 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire · Oldham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£60k£41k
30/04/2024£41k£26k
30/04/2023£41k£34k
30/04/2022£34k£35k
30/04/2021£34k£29k

Common questions

Is HOPE CHURCH SHAW financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted cash reserves of £65,381, which the Trustees confirm are significantly in excess of their minimum policy target. Although the charity reported a surplus for the year, it notes that its new café ministry currently operates at a financial deficit, which is covered by the main church account. The Trustees believe the charity remains in a strong financial position despite upcoming capital expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.