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HOPE CHURCH, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD

Registered charity 1193133 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Providing the community of Ashton-in-Makerfield and beyond with the opportunity to learn about Christian faith and practice through the provision of public Bible teaching and Christian fellowship in a variety of ways. We also provide other activities of benefit for the local community, such as youth clubs and parents and toddlers.

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Latest income
£133k
Latest spending
£96k
Registered
2021
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £156,651.49 at year-end, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering 12 months of operating costs. The trustees report that the charity was able to cover all ongoing ministry costs and add to its building fund during the year.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: unclear
“Michael Cornall (trustee) received remuneration for serving as church Pastor” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: 12 months operating costs (held: £157k)
“The charity aims to hold unrestricted cash reserves to be able to cover 12 months operating costs” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Michael Cornall received remuneration for serving as church Pastor.
“Michael Cornall (trustee) received remuneration for serving as church Pastor in line with charity commission authorisation.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Michael Cornall received remuneration for serving as church Pastor.
“Michael Cornall (trustee) received remuneration for serving as church Pastor in line with charity commission authorisation.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Wigan

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£133k£96k
31/12/2024£133k£87k
31/12/2023£116k£82k
31/12/2022£0£0
31/12/2021£0£0

Common questions

Is HOPE CHURCH, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £156,651.49 at year-end, which exceeds its stated policy target of covering 12 months of operating costs. The trustees report that the charity was able to cover all ongoing ministry costs and add to its building fund during the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE CHURCH, ASHTON-IN-MAKERFIELD earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.