Hospitality And Hope
We are a leading food insecurity, homelessness, and community well-being charity. Our main services aim is to reduce food insecurity by providing a foodbank and network of community shops. Reduce homelessness by providing supported living accommodation. Improve our community's wellbeing by delivering evidence-based interventions and advocating and campaigning alongside our community.
Activities & Mission
We are a leading food insecurity, homelessness, and community well-being charity. Our main services aim is to reduce food insecurity by providing a foodbank and network of community shops. Reduce homelessness by providing supported living accommodation. Improve our community's wellbeing by delivering evidence-based interventions and advocating and campaigning alongside our community.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,243,168 | £972,449 | £958,965 | £1,154,448 | £0 | 21 / 80 |
| 2023 | £694,477 | £636,614 | £625,144 | £883,729 | £199,000 | 9 / 35 |
| 2022 | £422,308 | £420,200 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2021 | £487,756 | £386,687 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2020 | £371,080 | £324,029 | 0 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Hospitality And Hope
What does Hospitality And Hope do?
We are a leading food insecurity, homelessness, and community well-being charity. Our main services aim is to reduce food insecurity by providing a foodbank and network of community shops. Reduce homelessness by providing supported living accommodation. Improve our community's wellbeing by delivering evidence-based interventions and advocating and campaigning alongside our community.
How much income did Hospitality And Hope report in 2024?
Hospitality And Hope reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £972k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hospitality And Hope?
Hospitality And Hope has a program ratio of 77.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hospitality And Hope registered as a charity?
Hospitality And Hope was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 November 2014 as charity number 1159213. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Hospitality And Hope?
Hospitality And Hope is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Louise Lydon. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hospitality And Hope operate?
Hospitality And Hope operates in South Tyneside, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hospitality And Hope a registered charity?
Yes — Hospitality And Hope is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159213.
Details
Hampden Street
SOUTH SHIELDS
NE33 4JR
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- 14 May 2026
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