HOPE CHURCH GOLDINGTON
We are a church operating in Bedford, UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £10,216 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £112,382 to £102,166. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to function, and unrestricted reserves stand at £98,737. This reserve level is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £17,000.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees agreed to keep approx 2 months costs as a reserves policy: total £17,000.” — page 6
“During the year ended 31 August 2025 the charity received unrestricted donations totalling £5,560, from the Trustees.” — page 16
Trustees
- James Lewis Chewterchair
- Gareth Peter Jones
- Philip Robert Grout
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £56k | £67k |
| 31/08/2024 | £100k | £96k |
| 31/08/2023 | £65k | £68k |
| 31/08/2022 | £50k | £63k |
| 31/08/2021 | £52k | £41k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH GOLDINGTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £10,216 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £112,382 to £102,166. The trustees report that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to function, and unrestricted reserves stand at £98,737. This reserve level is significantly above the stated policy target of approximately £17,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.