Hope Community Church

Also known as: The Meadows Community Church, Meadows Community Church

The activities of the church range from regular meetings on Sundays for praise & worship of God, provision of children's and youth classes to help understand the Christian gospel, advice & support for struggling parents in the community, debt counselling and emergency food aid.

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Activities & Mission

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

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£607,881

Latest Expenditure

£319,193

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 52.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £341,562

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,981

Other Income £264,338

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £319,193

Raising Funds £0

Governance £43,622

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 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	£607,881	£319,193	£319,193	£1,060,918	£803,984	8 / 200
2024	£226,517	£242,588				0 / 150
2023	£190,343	£199,848				0 / 100
2022	£169,799	£180,655				0 / 150
2021	£154,865	£156,782				0 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hope Community Church

What does Hope Community Church do?

How much income did Hope Community Church report in 2025?

Hope Community Church reported total income of £608k and reported expenditure of £319k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hope Community Church?

Hope Community Church has a program ratio of 52.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hope Community Church registered as a charity?

Hope Community Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 1996 as charity number 1056283. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Hope Community Church?

Hope Community Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hope Community Church operate?

Hope Community Church operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hope Community Church a registered charity?

Yes — Hope Community Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056283.