HOPE CHURCH RHONDDA
The advancement of the Evangelical Christian faith in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales and across the world.The alleviation of poverty in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales and across the world.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource shortfall of £5,827 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Total funds carried forward at year-end were £193,099, representing a decrease from £198,926 in 2024. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Whilst no salary is paid to Ben Franks, the pastor and a Trustee, he received an honorarium of £3,000 per year paid directly to his pension fund.” — page 13
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (30/09/2020)
Trustees
- Alison Linda Davies
- GREG MOSS
- Jonathan Burton
- Matthew Leach
- Rebecca Rigg
- Rev Paul Harding
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £120k | £125k |
| 31/08/2024 | £135k | £124k |
| 31/08/2023 | £102k | £87k |
| 31/08/2022 | £60k | £86k |
| 31/08/2021 | £125k | £75k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH RHONDDA financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net incoming resource shortfall of £5,827 for the year ended 31 August 2025, compared to a surplus in the previous year. Total funds carried forward at year-end were £193,099, representing a decrease from £198,926 in 2024. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE CHURCH RHONDDA?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE CHURCH RHONDDA as a grant recipient include WELSH CHURCH ACT FUND WITHIN THE AREAS OF RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, BRIDGEND AND MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELSH CHURCH ACT FUND WITHIN THE AREAS OF RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, BRIDGEND AND MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILS | FY2025 | £13k | Places of worship |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD | FY2021 | £650 | Ministry and mission |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £24k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HOPE CHURCH MERTHYR
- NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
- HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL
- HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON
- HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE
- HOPE CHURCH NETWORK
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH RHONDDA | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH MERTHYR | £336k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL | £132k | £29,013 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH HARROGATE | £267k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |