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Hopeworks UK (bedford)

Also known as: King's Arms Project (bedford), King's Arms Project; Onward Floating Support; Onward Plus; Onward

HopeWorks is a charity tackling homelessness, displacement, and isolation in Bedford. We provide person-centered support, accommodation, and opportunities for growth. Our 4 teams Outreach, Supported Accommodation, Pathways, and Refugee & Migrants offer housing, employment support, legal aid, and life skills training, helping individuals regain stability and thrive in their communities.

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Activities & Mission

HopeWorks is a charity tackling homelessness, displacement, and isolation in Bedford. We provide person-centered support, accommodation, and opportunities for growth. Our 4 teams Outreach, Supported Accommodation, Pathways, and Refugee & Migrants offer housing, employment support, legal aid, and life skills training, helping individuals regain stability and thrive in their communities.

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

Bedford

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,550,083
Latest Expenditure
£2,235,977

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £232,153
Charitable Activities £2,314,341
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,590
Other Income £999

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,111,462
Raising Funds £124,515
Governance £64,428
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,550,083
£2,235,977£2,111,462£718,397£627,72647 / 171
2023
£1,586,534
£1,630,362£1,571,137£404,291£281,77529 / 115
2022
£1,763,382
£1,635,575£1,572,533£448,119£448,11933 / 15
2021
£1,826,828
£1,749,641£1,696,359£320,312£170,30842 / 5
2020
£1,542,327
£1,534,645£1,459,170£243,125£117,81247 / 78

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hopeworks UK (bedford)

What does Hopeworks UK (bedford) do?

HopeWorks is a charity tackling homelessness, displacement, and isolation in Bedford. We provide person-centered support, accommodation, and opportunities for growth. Our 4 teams Outreach, Supported Accommodation, Pathways, and Refugee & Migrants offer housing, employment support, legal aid, and life skills training, helping individuals regain stability and thrive in their communities.

How much income did Hopeworks UK (bedford) report in 2024?

Hopeworks UK (bedford) reported total income of £2.55m and reported expenditure of £2.24m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hopeworks UK (bedford)?

Hopeworks UK (bedford) has a program ratio of 82.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hopeworks UK (bedford) registered as a charity?

Hopeworks UK (bedford) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 January 2011 as charity number 1139956. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Hopeworks UK (bedford)?

Hopeworks UK (bedford) 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 Hopeworks UK (bedford) operate?

Hopeworks UK (bedford) operates in Bedford, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hopeworks UK (bedford) a registered charity?

Yes — Hopeworks UK (bedford) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1139956.

Details

Address
Bedford Guild House
56 HARPUR STREET
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK40 2QT
Registration Date
20 January 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5014812
Charity Number
1139956

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Trustees

Dr John Cooper
Matthew James Burge
NIGEL CLIFFORD TAYLOR
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Lucy Davis
Sue Frossell
Vanessa Julie Lipski

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Economic and community development Education Housing Social welfare

Also Known As

  • King's Arms Project (bedford)
  • King's Arms Project; Onward Floating Support; Onward Plus; Onward

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14 May 2026
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