HOPE HOUSE (CHESTERFIELD)
We are a charity with a Christian ethos aiming to eliminate homelessness in the Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire area by providing accommodation, support and training for vulnerable men who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and helping them move into their own homes with ongoing support from the charity. We also provide support and advocacy to help homeless individuals access services.
Objects
TO RELIEVE POVERTY AMONG THE HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IN CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE BY PROVIDING ACCOMMODATION, GRANTS AND SERVICES INCLUDING ADVOCACY AND ADVICETO WORK WITH OTHER CHARITIES AND AGENCIES IN CHESTERFIELD AND NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED BY THE CHARITY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,865 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £44,241 to £39,376. The trustees acknowledge that the charity is dependent on housing benefit and donations to fund its operations, noting that occupancy achieved over 90% and regular donations continue to increase.
What the accounts disclose
“£112,208 from housing benefit, residents' service charges and gift aid.” — page 4
“It is the policy of the charity to continue to build up over time sufficient reserves to enable it to cope with unexpected costs or a significant change in income.” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 1
- Government income: £6,000 — grants £6,000 (1); 3% of the £212,164 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 3 were received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2025 (received 08/06/2026, 128 days after the 31/01/2026 due date); year ending 31/08/2022 (received 30/08/2023, 61 days after the 30/06/2023 due date); year ending 31/08/2021 (received 20/03/2023, 263 days after the 30/06/2022 due date).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/02/2022)
Trustees
- KAREN DIANA RILEY LL.Bchair
- Andrew John Travis
- MARK ROBERT HENRY HOARE
- Rev Sally-Anne Beecham
- Robin Blackwell
- William Desmond O'Connell
- victoria ann noble
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £146k | £151k |
| 31/08/2024 | £242k | £223k |
| 31/08/2023 | £212k | £184k |
| 31/08/2022 | £191k | £220k |
| 31/08/2021 | £161k | £148k |
Common questions
Is HOPE HOUSE (CHESTERFIELD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £4,865 for the period, resulting in unrestricted funds decreasing from £44,241 to £39,376. The trustees acknowledge that the charity is dependent on housing benefit and donations to fund its operations, noting that occupancy achieved over 90% and regular donations continue to increase. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN'S, WALTON | FY2023 | Unverified read£100k | Mission/Charity |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JORDAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £34k |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12k |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| HEART RESEARCH UK | 1 | £10k |
| The Keith Howard Foundation | 1 | £10k |
| THE ALBERT HUNT TRUST | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- HOMES OF HOPE
- HOPE HOUSE PROJECT
- HOPE
- HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES
- HOPE HOUSING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT LIMITED
- HOPE INTO ACTION: MID SUSSEX
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE HOUSE (CHESTERFIELD) | £146k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOMES OF HOPE | £234k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE HOUSE PROJECT | £122k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES | £425k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE HOUSING, TRAINING AND SUPPORT LIMITED | £1.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |