HOPE CITY FURNITURE
For the purpose of providing good quality furniture free of charge to those who have been rehoused due to crisis and who find themselves in the position of having to furnish a new home from scratch without the means to do so; promoting the recycling and re-use of furniture; and promoting social inclusion for those who are socially marginalised.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Hope City Furniture ended the period with a profit of £6,740.55 and total closing funds of £23,498.23. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,050, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (three months of operating costs).
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts for the period of this report were £52,712.39 of which £27,600 was restricted funding received from various trust funds.”
“Hope City Furniture has a reserves policy which states the charity aims to always have three months (approximately £12,000) of operating costs in the bank account.”
Trustees
- PAUL CHARLES HUTCHINSONchair
- Kuldip Rai Dass
- PATRICK JAN ST GEORGE JOHNSTONE
- Roberta Johnstone
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £60k | £46k |
| 31/03/2025 | £53k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £16k | £14k |
| 31/03/2023 | £10k | £12k |
| 31/03/2022 | £39k | £23k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CITY FURNITURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Hope City Furniture ended the period with a profit of £6,740.55 and total closing funds of £23,498.23. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £12,050, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £12,000 (three months of operating costs). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE CITY FURNITURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE CITY FURNITURE as a grant recipient include THE GRAIL SOCIETY (WAXWELL) UK, THE FOUNDRY INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GRAIL SOCIETY (WAXWELL) UK | FY2024 | — | supported this charity’s activities alleviating furniture poverty in Derby |
| THE FOUNDRY INTERNATIONAL LTD | FY2024 | — | Grants and Gifts awarded |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/02/2026 | £20k | Provision of furniture to individuals and families in need |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2024 | £20k | Provision of furniture to individuals and families in need |