Hope Church Alton
Also known as: Butts Free Church, The Butts Church
3.1 The purposes of the Church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Alton, Hampshire and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but no
Activities & Mission
3.1 The purposes of the Church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Alton, Hampshire and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but no
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
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Financial Trend
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 this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Butts Evangelical Church Trust (organisation 1001301)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £99,804 | £72,418 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £85,113 | £74,884 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2023 | £0 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hope Church Alton
What does Hope Church Alton do?
3.1 The purposes of the Church are: 3.1.1 the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Alton, Hampshire and the surrounding neighbourhood; and 3.1.2 such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the charity trustees, put into practice the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, including but no
How much income did Hope Church Alton report in 2025?
Hope Church Alton reported total income of £100k and reported expenditure of £72k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Hope Church Alton registered as a charity?
Hope Church Alton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2022 as charity number 1200180. It has been registered for 4 years.
Who runs Hope Church Alton?
Hope Church Alton is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Benjamin Daniel John Burge. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hope Church Alton operate?
Hope Church Alton operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hope Church Alton a registered charity?
Yes — Hope Church Alton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1200180.
Details
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 2BH
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Also Known As
- Butts Free Church
- The Butts Church
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- 30 July 2026
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