Chain Of Hope
Also known as: C O H, Chain of Hope UK, Coh UK
Chain of Hope provides medical treatment for children and young persons overseas. Providing on-site and overseas training, mentoring and provision of equipment, Chain of Hope also builds up infrastructure to help to establish and develop cardiac services in developing countries. As an interim measure, Chain of Hope brings children to the UK and Europe for open and closed heart operations.
Activities & Mission
Chain of Hope provides medical treatment for children and young persons overseas. Providing on-site and overseas training, mentoring and provision of equipment, Chain of Hope also builds up infrastructure to help to establish and develop cardiac services in developing countries. As an interim measure, Chain of Hope brings children to the UK and Europe for open and closed heart operations.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Patchworking Against Poverty (organisation 5032666)
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Horizon Childrens Foundation (organisation 1060567)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,884,231 | £5,611,627 | £4,690,079 | £3,004,616 | £750,000 | 14 / 200 |
| 2024 | £4,031,947 | £4,071,268 | £3,340,084 | £3,732,012 | £750,000 | 15 / 200 |
| 2023 | £5,052,730 | £3,908,094 | £3,144,580 | £3,771,333 | £750,000 | 13 / 200 |
| 2022 | £2,086,187 | £2,115,850 | £1,785,480 | £2,626,697 | £750,000 | 9 / 100 |
| 2021 | £2,000,800 | £2,075,835 | £1,778,637 | £2,685,445 | £750,000 | 11 / 200 |
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Frequently asked questions about Chain Of Hope
What does Chain Of Hope do?
Chain of Hope provides medical treatment for children and young persons overseas. Providing on-site and overseas training, mentoring and provision of equipment, Chain of Hope also builds up infrastructure to help to establish and develop cardiac services in developing countries. As an interim measure, Chain of Hope brings children to the UK and Europe for open and closed heart operations.
How much income did Chain Of Hope report in 2025?
Chain Of Hope reported total income of £4.88m and reported expenditure of £5.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Chain Of Hope?
Chain Of Hope has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Chain Of Hope registered as a charity?
Chain Of Hope was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 June 2000 as charity number 1081384. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Chain Of Hope?
Chain Of Hope is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr IAN GAVIN WRIGHT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Chain Of Hope operate?
Chain Of Hope operates across 10 areas, including Burundi, Egypt, El Salvador and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Chain Of Hope a registered charity?
Yes — Chain Of Hope is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081384.
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1 Lyric Square
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W6 0NB
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Also Known As
- C O H
- Chain of Hope UK
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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