HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs and Practices in Hoylake and the local area, and in the UK and the World; to relieve persons who are in need or hardship, aged or sick, and relieve their distress; to promote and fulfil other such charitable purposes beneficial locally and to other parts of the UK and the World as the trustees may from time to time see fit.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,977 for the year ended 31 October 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £59,726 to £56,749. The trustees consider the financial performance to have been satisfactory and confirm that assets are available to fulfill obligations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“Remuneration payable to trustees or connected persons Jonathon Brennan 29,013 30,000” — page 18
“It is the policy of this church to hold in reserves the equivalent of three months' salary costs.” — page 6
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (02/05/2023)
Trustees
- Richard Anthony Holmeschair
- Daniel Kasha
- Dr ALEXANDER JOHN RANKIN
- Jonathan David Brennan
- KATIE LAUREN STARKEY
- Sheila Farrington
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £132k | £118k |
| 31/10/2024 | £103k | £106k |
| 31/10/2023 | £135k | £124k |
| 31/10/2022 | £164k | £104k |
| 31/10/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,977 for the year ended 31 October 2024, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds from £59,726 to £56,749. The trustees consider the financial performance to have been satisfactory and confirm that assets are available to fulfill obligations. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE CHURCH WIRRAL earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £29,013 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BEYOND UK | 1 | £24k |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON
- Hope Church
- HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE
- HOPE CHURCH MERTHYR
- HOPE CHURCH WINCHESTER
- 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 WIRRAL | £132k | £29,013 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH ORPINGTON | £1.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Hope Church | £265k | — | 0 | above | — | noted |
| HOPE CHURCH TONBRIDGE | £192k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH MERTHYR | £336k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH WINCHESTER | £975k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |