CHRISTIAN HOPE UGANDA (UK)
Christian Hope Uganda (UK) primarily supports the provision of quality Christian education to children in south-west Uganda, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. We do this by encouraging prayer and financial support from individuals and churches in the UK, which is used to provide for teachers' salaries, building and other development projects.
Objects
A) THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF POVERTY IN UGANDA (BUT NOT EXCLUDING OTHER COUNTRIES) BY ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION, PRIMARILY OF CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY THOSE FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS THROUGH, FOR EXAMPLE, THE PROVISION OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SUCH AS CLASSROOMS, DORMITORIES, LATRINES AND RAINWATER TANKS, FUNDING FOR TEACHERS' SALARIES, SEED-FUNDING FOR SELF-SUSTAINING AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS, AND FUNDING FOR SCHOOL MEALS, TO MAXIMISE THEIR OWN LIFE CHANCES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.B) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING SCHOOLS IN UGANDA (BUT NOT EXCLUDING OTHER COUNTRIES) IN THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPORT REQUIRED TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO MAXIMISE THE OPPORTUNITIES THEY HAVE IN LIFE AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WIDER SOCIETY. THIS WILL INCLUDE FUNDING FOR SUCH THINGS AS THE PROVISION OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS, TEACHERS' SALARIES, WATER CONSERVATION FACILITIES, LATRINES, LIVESTOCK AND CROP PRODUCTION PROJECTS, SCHOOL MEALS, BOOKS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. C) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN UGANDA (BUT NOT EXCLUDING OTHER COUNTRIES) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENTS OF BELIEF APPEARING IN THE ATTACHED SCHEDULE (EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE BASIS OF FAITH). THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH SUPPORTING CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES, FOR EXAMPLE BY GRANT PROVISION, SUPPLYING LITERATURE AND OTHER FAITH-BUILDING MATERIALS, AS WELL AS ORGANISING VISITS BY SUPPORTERS TO HELP IN AND ENCOURAGE THEIR WORK. IN SUCH WAYS, THROUGH RECEIVING CHRISTIAN TEACHING AND EXPERIENCING THE LOVE OF GOD IN SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES, PEOPLE CAN PROSPER AND SO CONTRIBUTE TO THE WIDER SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received several large donations in the form of legacies, which enabled it to fund significant capital projects and ongoing support for schools. The trustees' report indicates that resources were adequate to complete infrastructure works and that the charity is exploring new funding avenues, including grants. No financial difficulties or going concern issues are disclosed in the provided text.
What the accounts disclose
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
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 4
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 6
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- James Yates Masonchair
- DENISE PICTON
- Dr Peter John Bradshaw Frith
- Josephine Smith
- NIGEL JOHN WHITAKER
- PETER WILLIAM DUTTON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £66k | £89k |
| 31/03/2025 | £87k | £75k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £85k | £71k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN HOPE UGANDA (UK) financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received several large donations in the form of legacies, which enabled it to fund significant capital projects and ongoing support for schools. The trustees' report indicates that resources were adequate to complete infrastructure works and that the charity is exploring new funding avenues, including grants. No financial difficulties or going concern issues are disclosed in the provided text. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VALENTINE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE PETER STEBBINGS MEMORIAL CHARITY | 1 | £15k |
| GIVINGWORKS | 1 | £8k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CANFORD MAGNA | 1 | £7k |
| THE CARMELA & RONNIE PIGNATELLI FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE ARCHER TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| GILCHRIST EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- CHILD OF HOPE
- CHRISTIAN HOPE INTERNATIONAL
- HOPE, UGANDA
- GIVE A CHILD A HOPE
- THE HELP UGANDA TRUST
- CHRISTIAN PARTNERS IN AFRICA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN HOPE UGANDA (UK) | £66k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHILD OF HOPE | £288k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTIAN HOPE INTERNATIONAL | £399k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE, UGANDA | £29k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GIVE A CHILD A HOPE | £77k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HELP UGANDA TRUST | £18k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |