HOPE CHRISTIAN TRUST
We have continued to support Bethlehem Bible College in its ministry to young people and also schools and communities where there are children with special needs in the Bible lands.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £344,806.76 as at 31 March 2025, driven by significant expansion in unrestricted and restricted funds due to an inability to distribute monies to areas of need caused by conflict. The trustees report that the charity is entirely reliant on fundraising success and has no contractual obligations to third parties other than distributing raised monies. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the work of the Trust and its ministries: Air fare to travel to Israel 1 £ 0.00 £ 619.88 Taxis to travel from airport in Israel to meet with various ministries in Israel and Palestine 1 £ 0.00 £ 300.00 Total Amount £ 919.88” — page 13
“Trustee {Reimbursement for trustees’ working breakfast Sh £26.25” — page 13
“Reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the work of the Trust and its ministries: Air fare to travel to Israel 1 £ 0.00 £ 619.88 Taxis to travel from airport in Israel to meet with various ministries in Israel and Palestine 1 £ 0.00 £ 300.00 Total Amount £ 919.88” — page 13
“Trustee {Reimbursement for trustees’ working breakfast Sh £26.25” — page 13
“Reimbursement for travel expenses incurred in the work of the Trust and its ministries: Air fare to travel to Israel 1 £ 0.00 £ 619.88 Taxis to travel from airport in Israel to meet with various ministries in Israel and Palestine 1 £ 0.00 £ 300.00 Total Amount £ 919.88” — page 13
“Trustee {Reimbursement for trustees’ working breakfast Sh £26.25” — page 13
Trustees
- Rev JOHN ANGLEchair
- CHRISTINE ROSEMARY WARREN
- JANET ANGLE
- Jane Camp
- PAUL WARREN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £212k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £300k | £199k |
| 31/03/2023 | £172k | £186k |
| 31/03/2022 | £168k | £147k |
| 31/03/2021 | £131k | £83k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £344,806.76 as at 31 March 2025, driven by significant expansion in unrestricted and restricted funds due to an inability to distribute monies to areas of need caused by conflict. The trustees report that the charity is entirely reliant on fundraising success and has no contractual obligations to third parties other than distributing raised monies. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE CHRISTIAN TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE CHRISTIAN TRUST as a grant recipient include WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF YATTON MOOR, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESTIASTICAL PARISH OF WORLE: SAINT MARTIN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLD DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR ENGLAND, WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND | FY2023 | £5k | Project Grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF YATTON MOOR | FY2021 | £3k | Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BATH, WESTON, ALL SAINTS | FY2021 | £2k | Overseas Missions |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF YATTON MOOR | FY2023 | £500 | Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESTIASTICAL PARISH OF WORLE: SAINT MARTIN | FY2025 | £407 | Donation from Harvest Festival open donations and raffle |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- BATH CHRISTIAN TRUST
- BETHEL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC)
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST)
- LIFE WITH HOPE TRUST
- A H BOULTON TRUST
- THE CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE CHRISTIAN TRUST | £212k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BATH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £2.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BETHEL CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (UPC) | £208k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST) | £208k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| LIFE WITH HOPE TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| A H BOULTON TRUST | £125k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |