hopeworks uk (bedford)
Activities & Mission
Kings Arms Project 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.
Fundraising
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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
Overall Efficiency 94.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
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
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,550,083 | £2,235,977 | £2,111,462 | £718,397 | £627,726 | 47 / 171 |
| 2023 | £1,586,534 | £1,630,362 | £1,571,137 | £404,291 | £281,775 | 29 / 115 |
| 2022 | £1,763,382 | £1,635,575 | £1,572,533 | £448,119 | £448,119 | 33 / 15 |
| 2021 | £1,826,828 | £1,749,641 | £1,696,359 | £320,312 | £170,308 | 42 / 5 |
| 2020 | £1,542,327 | £1,534,645 | £1,459,170 | £243,125 | £117,812 | 47 / 78 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Bedford Guild House
56 HARPUR STREET
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK40 2QT
56 HARPUR STREET
BEDFORD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK40 2QT
Website
www.kingsarmsproject.orgRegistration Date
20 January 2011
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5014812
Charity Number
1139956
Trustees
NIGEL CLIFFORD TAYLOR
Vanessa Julie Lipski
Matthew James Burge
Simon Cook
Sue Frossell
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- KING'S ARMS PROJECT (BEDFORD)
- KING'S ARMS PROJECT; ONWARD FLOATING SUPPORT; ONWARD PLUS; ONWARD