HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON
To advance the Christian faith and christian education in accordance with the statement of beliefs in such parts of Middleton, Leeds, the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: 1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN MIDDLTON, LEEDS AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND2. 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, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OF OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THIER YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £44,245 at year-end, which is above its stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The charity reports no loans, no financial concerns, and no significant assets owned. While there was a revenue deficit, the trustees note that regular giving has increased and grants have been applied for to address it.
What the accounts disclose
“One Trustees is a paid employee of the Charity - Mr S. Walker served as the church leader and was paid £35,674 (2024: £34,434) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 11
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than 3 months of expenditure (equivalent to £25,000) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely.” — page 4
“One Trustees is a paid employee of the Charity - Mr S. Walker served as the church leader and was paid £35,674 (2024: £34,434) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 11
“One Trustees is a paid employee of the Charity - Mr S. Walker served as the church leader and was paid £35,674 (2024: £34,434) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 11
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £34,434 (FY2024) to £35,674 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Stephen Bernard Walkerchair
- Dr Duncan Johnson
- MICHAEL WILLIAM LUEHRMANN
- Richard James Owen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £117k | £101k |
| 31/12/2024 | £95k | £100k |
| 31/12/2023 | £59k | £71k |
| 31/12/2022 | £66k | £58k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £13k |
Common questions
Is HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash of £44,245 at year-end, which is above its stated reserves policy target of £25,000. The charity reports no loans, no financial concerns, and no significant assets owned. While there was a revenue deficit, the trustees note that regular giving has increased and grants have been applied for to address it. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £35,674 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY SEPULCHRE CAMBRIDGE | 1 | £23k |
| HUDDERSFIELD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £20k |
| GUNNERSBURY BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £12k |
| THE MRS L D ROPE THIRD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £12k |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- HOPE LONDON COMMUNITY CHURCH
- HOPE CHURCH LUTON TRUST
- HOPE CHURCH GOLDTHORPE
- HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD
- HOPE CHURCH ALDERSHOT
- HOPE CHURCH, IPSWICH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON | £117k | £35,674 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE LONDON COMMUNITY CHURCH | £40k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH LUTON TRUST | £235k | — | — | within | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH GOLDTHORPE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH HUDDERSFIELD | £179k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH ALDERSHOT | £111k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |