HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER
As a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves held at the year end were £69,942, which the trustees consider sufficient to pay on-going expenses for at least two months. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £3,223 for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing by £16,898 while restricted funds increased by £13,675.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves held are usually sufficient to pay on-going expenses for at least two months.” — page 4
Trustees
- Derek Richard Simpsonchair
- Daniel Johannes De La Rey
- James Leslie Clive Haxby
- Jonathan David Taylor
- Nanette Frances Cameron Wilkinson
- Paul Bernard Murphy
- Stephen John Ellershaw
- Timothy Paul Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £196k | £182k |
| 31/12/2023 | £118k | £170k |
| 31/12/2022 | £111k | £135k |
| 31/12/2021 | £142k | £81k |
| 31/12/2020 | £107k | £81k |
Common questions
Is HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves held at the year end were £69,942, which the trustees consider sufficient to pay on-going expenses for at least two months. The charity reported a net decrease in total funds of £3,223 for the year, with unrestricted funds decreasing by £16,898 while restricted funds increased by £13,675. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE CHURCH, LANCASTER as a grant recipient include LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED, NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL FUND LIMITED | FY2021 | £27k | Building for the Future |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| NORMAN WHITELEY TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |