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Bags Of Hope UK

The charity relieves the needs of children and young people in the care system by providing essential resources such as, but not limited to, bags, suitcases and holdalls to children and young people who are either at risk of becoming looked, currently looked after by the local authority, or entitled to leaving care services.

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Activities & Mission

The charity relieves the needs of children and young people in the care system by providing essential resources such as, but not limited to, bags, suitcases and holdalls to children and young people who are either at risk of becoming looked, currently looked after by the local authority, or entitled to leaving care services.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£13,554
Latest Expenditure
£12,482

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.1%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2020.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020
£13,554
£12,4820 / 0
2019
£12,135
£9790 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Bags Of Hope UK

What does Bags Of Hope UK do?

The charity relieves the needs of children and young people in the care system by providing essential resources such as, but not limited to, bags, suitcases and holdalls to children and young people who are either at risk of becoming looked, currently looked after by the local authority, or entitled to leaving care services.

How much income did Bags Of Hope UK report in 2020?

Bags Of Hope UK reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £12k for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bags Of Hope UK registered as a charity?

Bags Of Hope UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 July 2018 as charity number 1179378. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Bags Of Hope UK?

Bags Of Hope UK is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CATH JAMES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bags Of Hope UK operate?

Bags Of Hope UK operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bags Of Hope UK a registered charity?

Yes — Bags Of Hope UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179378.

Details

Address
Phoenix House
Surgery Road
Blaina
Abertillery
NP13 3AY
Registration Date
30 July 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5114777
Charity Number
1179378

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Trustees

CATH JAMES Chair
JESS KINGSTON
JESS WILLIS
SARAH HARDING

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