HOPE LEBEDYN
Hope Lebedyn supports and partners with the Sumy Spiritual Revival Mission Centre based in Lebedyn, Sumy, Ukraine and is committed to advancing the Christian faith. Through evangelism, discipleship, and compassionate work they share the hope found in Jesus as they love, care and nurture people of all ages in everyday living, without prejudice.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO IS TO FURTHER SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN LEBEDYN AND ELSEWHERE IN UKRAINE THAT COMPRISE:3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY SUPPORTING THE OUTREACH AND MISSION OF SUMY SPIRITUAL REVIVAL MISSION3.1.2 THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The charity reported a net income surplus of £25,441 for the year ended 30 September 2024, with total income of £159,951 primarily derived from donations. Unrestricted reserves stood at £342,803, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of holding three months of usual outgoings. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period, P Martin, was paid £24,000 for his consultancy services raised through a restricted fund.” — page 14
“Income from: Donations and legacies 130,762 23,174 153,936”
“The charity's practice is to hold in reserve at least sufficient to cover three months of usual outgoings and future planned expenditure.” — page 6
“During the period, P Martin, was paid £24,000 for his consultancy services raised through a restricted fund.” — page 14
“During the period, P Martin, was paid £24,000 for his consultancy services raised through a restricted fund.” — page 14
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £2,000 (FY2023) to £24,000 (FY2024).
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2025
- Volunteers: 2
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2024
- Volunteers: 2
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/09/2023
- Volunteers: 2
- Trustee benefits, answered Yes to: any trustee benefit; payments to trustees for services to the charity
- Grant-making is its main activity
Trustees
- ALAN NEALE CHARTERchair
- Joseph Paul Bellett
- Peter Timothy Martin
- Sandra Karon Taylor
- Wendy Ann Grisham
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £162k | £130k |
| 30/09/2024 | £160k | £135k |
| 30/09/2023 | £359k | £31k |
Common questions
Is HOPE LEBEDYN financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The charity reported a net income surplus of £25,441 for the year ended 30 September 2024, with total income of £159,951 primarily derived from donations. Unrestricted reserves stood at £342,803, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of holding three months of usual outgoings. The trustees confirmed the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE LEBEDYN earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £24,000 band.
Who funds HOPE LEBEDYN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE LEBEDYN as a grant recipient include ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN, THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENTIAL CHRISTIAN | FY2023 | £356k | Hope Lebedyn |
| THE STUART HINE TRUST CIO | FY2024 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| NEW MALDEN BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £16k |
| THE S M B TRUST | 1 | £12k |
| HYTHE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | 1 | £8k |
| SPALDING BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £7k |
| FOREST HILL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
| ABOVE BAR CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- HOPE NOW LIMITED
- DNIPRO HOPE MISSION
- HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON
- HOPE CHURCH OSWESTRY
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOPE CHAPEL
- BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH HARPENDEN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE LEBEDYN | £162k | £24,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE NOW LIMITED | £698k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DNIPRO HOPE MISSION | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLETON | £117k | £35,674 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HOPE CHURCH OSWESTRY | £221k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD HOPE CHAPEL | £246k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |