HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD
The purposes of the Church are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Huddersfield and the surrounding neighbourhood; and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £25,693 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted general reserves standing at £85,569. Per the trustees' report, these unrestricted reserves exceed the stated policy target of approximately £45,000, which represents six months of normal church expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient funds to meet its commitments without compromising its reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed to maintain reserves equivalent to 6 months normal church expenditure which is c.£45000.” — page 6
“Aggregate donations, excluding Gift Aid tax refund, of £17220 (£16929 in 2023/24) were received by the charity from the Trustees and their spouses.” — page 17
Trustees
- David John Dent
- Naomi Elizabeth Robinson
- Simon Tomlinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £179k | £153k |
| 05/04/2024 | £120k | £112k |
| 05/04/2023 | £105k | £104k |
| 05/04/2022 | £199k | £99k |
| 05/04/2021 | £95k | £73k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a total surplus of £25,693 for the year ended 5 April 2025, with unrestricted general reserves standing at £85,569. Per the trustees' report, these unrestricted reserves exceed the stated policy target of approximately £45,000, which represents six months of normal church expenditure. The trustees confirmed that the charity has sufficient funds to meet its commitments without compromising its reserves policy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD as a grant recipient include HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP, GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | FY2025 | £20k | |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £10k | Grants to institutions |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2025 | £2k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CO-MISSION INITIATIVE TRUST | 1 | £173k |
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £24k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £23k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL
- HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON
- HOPE CHURCH GOLDTHORPE
- HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE
- Hope Church Truro
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY HUDDERSFIELD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH VAUXHALL | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH GOLDTHORPE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Hope Church Truro | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |