Hope And Play
Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and playful environment with hope for a happy future. We create opportunities for children denied these rights. We have created seaside summer camps for children who have never seen the sea, built playgrounds in war-battered areas, sent educational laptops to schools in refugee camps, and stocked children's Libraries and classrooms.
Activities & Mission
Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and playful environment with hope for a happy future. We create opportunities for children denied these rights. We have created seaside summer camps for children who have never seen the sea, built playgrounds in war-battered areas, sent educational laptops to schools in refugee camps, and stocked children's Libraries and classrooms.
Grants
Hope And Play is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £371,672
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training, disability, overseas aid or famine relief, arts, culture, heritage, or science, amateur sport and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £312,662 | £371,672 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £209,959 | £157,511 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2023 | £68,114 | £52,362 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2022 | £65,235 | £72,715 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £85,602 | £72,126 | 0 / 4 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hope And Play
What does Hope And Play do?
Every child has a right to grow up in a safe and playful environment with hope for a happy future. We create opportunities for children denied these rights. We have created seaside summer camps for children who have never seen the sea, built playgrounds in war-battered areas, sent educational laptops to schools in refugee camps, and stocked children's Libraries and classrooms.
How much income did Hope And Play report in 2025?
Hope And Play reported total income of £313k and reported expenditure of £372k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Hope And Play registered as a charity?
Hope And Play was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 August 2008 as charity number 1125609. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Hope And Play?
Hope And Play is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hope And Play operate?
Hope And Play operates across 3 areas: Bangladesh, Lebanon and Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Is Hope And Play a registered charity?
Yes — Hope And Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125609.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated