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Hope Church, Lancaster

Also known as: Free Methodist Church, Lancaster, Lancaster Free Methodist Church

As a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.

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Activities & Mission

As a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.

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.

Country

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£195,932
Latest Expenditure
£181,589

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 92.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 92.7%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£195,932
£181,5890 / 200
2023
£118,015
£170,3790 / 199
2022
£110,883
£134,5440 / 219
2021
£142,000
£81,4140 / 111
2020
£106,844
£80,9830 / 110

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hope Church, Lancaster

What does Hope Church, Lancaster do?

As a church, we hold regular Sunday services and meet during the week for prayer and Bible study. We are deeply committed to serving our city and the wider Lancaster district, sharing God's love by supporting vulnerable people and those in need. We do this through our Celebrate Recovery programme and Bay Volunteers project, among other activities, and work very closely with the Adullam Programme.

How much income did Hope Church, Lancaster report in 2024?

Hope Church, Lancaster reported total income of £196k and reported expenditure of £182k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hope Church, Lancaster registered as a charity?

Hope Church, Lancaster was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1986 as charity number 518178. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Hope Church, Lancaster?

Hope Church, Lancaster is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hope Church, Lancaster operate?

Hope Church, Lancaster operates across 2 areas: Bulgaria and Lancashire.

Is Hope Church, Lancaster a registered charity?

Yes — Hope Church, Lancaster is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518178.

Details

Address
Hope Church
Queen Street
Lancaster
LA1 1RX
Registration Date
4 November 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518178
Charity Number
518178

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Trustees

Daniel Johannes De La Rey
Derek Richard Simpson
James Leslie Clive Haxby
Nanette Frances Cameron Wilkinson
Paul Bernard Murphy
Stephen John Ellershaw
Timothy Paul Morris

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Free Methodist Church, Lancaster
  • Lancaster Free Methodist Church

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