Hope Family Trust

Also known as: Barking Foodbank

charitable works mainly focused on social activities.

Activities & Mission

charitable works mainly focused on social activities.

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

Barking And Dagenham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£271,288

Latest Expenditure

£199,290

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 73.5%

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 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	Staff
2025	£271,288	£199,290	0 / 122
2024	£173,485	£144,960	0 / 5
2023	£199,504	£113,164	0 / 48
2022	£71,110	£102,655	0 / 51
2021	£152,254	£110,142	0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hope Family Trust

What does Hope Family Trust do?

charitable works mainly focused on social activities.

How much income did Hope Family Trust report in 2025?

Hope Family Trust reported total income of £271k and reported expenditure of £199k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hope Family Trust registered as a charity?

Hope Family Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2014 as charity number 1157921. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Hope Family Trust?

Hope Family Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sylvester Ighorue. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hope Family Trust operate?

Hope Family Trust operates in Barking And Dagenham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hope Family Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Hope Family Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157921.