Brave Church

Also known as: Hope Church Lancashire, Hope Metro

We are a faith based charity committed to making a difference in the local community. We run a Christian church and offer various community based programs for young people, children, and families.

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Activities & Mission

We are a faith based charity committed to making a difference in the local community. We run a Christian church and offer various community based programs for young people, children, and families.

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.

Local Authority

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£531,419

Latest Expenditure

£572,490

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £265,934

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £265,272

Investments £213

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £572,490

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£531,419	£572,490	£572,490	£434,483	£48,312	17 / 97
2023	£406,375	£355,216				0 / 26
2022	£433,658	£313,979				0 / 90
2021	£403,075	£400,020				0 / 40
2020	£393,039	£338,244				0 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Brave Church

What does Brave Church do?

We are a faith based charity committed to making a difference in the local community. We run a Christian church and offer various community based programs for young people, children, and families.

How much income did Brave Church report in 2024?

Brave Church reported total income of £531k and reported expenditure of £572k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Brave Church registered as a charity?

Brave Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 May 2008 as charity number 1123994. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Brave Church?

Brave Church is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Craig Clark. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Brave Church operate?

Brave Church operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Brave Church a registered charity?

Yes — Brave Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123994.