GROWING HOPE YORK
Growing Hope York provides services to young people with additional needs. Support is also provided for their families
Objects
1. THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLBEING FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROVISION OF A THERAPY CLINIC RUN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (0-18) WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN THE YORK AREA. IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:A. REGISTERED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PROVIDING ASSESSMENT, ADVICE AND INTERVENTION AND OTHER SERVICES AS THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.B. PROVISION OF SIBLING, PARENT AND CARER SUPPORT GROUPS AND COURSES AND OTHER SERVICES AS THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT.2. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH:A. THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION ABOUT FAITH AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING.B. PROVIDING SUPPORT THAT ENABLES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACCESS PRAYER AND WORSHIP SERVICESC. PROVIDING PASTORAL CARE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER AND OTHER SUCH ACTIVITIES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT THAT ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £52,895 against total expenditure of £34,275, resulting in a net surplus of £18,620. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stand at £18,620, noting an aim to hold three months of outgoings in reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accuracy or compliance of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“£ 37,450 from Grants” — page 8
“We aim to hold at least three months of our outgoings in reserve.” — page 8
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 1
Funders the charity credits
Trustees
- MICHAEL PERKINSchair
- Godfrey Paul Milbourn
- RUTH AYRES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £53k | £34k |
Common questions
Is GROWING HOPE YORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated total income of £52,895 against total expenditure of £34,275, resulting in a net surplus of £18,620. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stand at £18,620, noting an aim to hold three months of outgoings in reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified that would cause concern regarding the accuracy or compliance of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds GROWING HOPE YORK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name GROWING HOPE YORK as a grant recipient include THE A M FENTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE A M FENTON TRUST | FY2025 | £5k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | 2 | £4k |
| YOUNG CAMDEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £978k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £610k |
| THE ALBORADA TRUST | 1 | £235k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE LINBURY TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. PETER BROCKLEY | 1 | £48k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, SEVENOAKS | 1 | £43k |
Charities like this
- GROWING HOPE SOLENT
- GROWING HOPE
- GROWING HOPE REDBRIDGE
- GROWING HOPE HIGH WYCOMBE
- GROWING HOPE KING'S CROSS
- HOPE FOR THE YOUNG LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWING HOPE YORK | £53k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING HOPE SOLENT | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING HOPE | £544k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING HOPE REDBRIDGE | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING HOPE HIGH WYCOMBE | £119k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GROWING HOPE KING'S CROSS | £141k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |