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Inhope (bristol) Limited

Also known as: Crisis Centre Limited, Crisis Centre Ministries, inHope

inHope provides food, shelter and hope to those most in need, motivated by the Christian faith. Seeking to accept whoever comes to us and through meeting practical needs, we build trusting relationships though The Wild Goose, Spring of Hope, Life Recovery our Trussell Trust Foodbanks and through partnership working locally and nationally. Over time we see people move-on in their lives.

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Activities & Mission

inHope provides food, shelter and hope to those most in need, motivated by the Christian faith. Seeking to accept whoever comes to us and through meeting practical needs, we build trusting relationships though The Wild Goose, Spring of Hope, Life Recovery our Trussell Trust Foodbanks and through partnership working locally and nationally. Over time we see people move-on in their lives.

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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

Latest Income
£1,961,300
Latest Expenditure
£1,862,667

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 298). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 23% of UK Religion 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 £1,600,406
Charitable Activities £72,651
Other Trading £0
Investments £9,807
Other Income £278,436

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,653,132
Raising Funds £209,535
Governance £13,000
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£1,961,300
£1,862,667£1,653,132£1,015,660£353,65839 / 389
2025
£1,944,188
£2,004,307£1,771,559£917,027£202,43641 / 369
2024
£1,875,484
£2,142,783£1,935,391£977,146£192,79441 / 281
2023
£1,576,141
£1,648,292£1,504,249£1,244,445£214,74626 / 331
2022
£1,462,820
£1,242,754£1,093,060£1,316,596£329,46323 / 327

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Inhope (bristol) Limited

What does Inhope (bristol) Limited do?

inHope provides food, shelter and hope to those most in need, motivated by the Christian faith. Seeking to accept whoever comes to us and through meeting practical needs, we build trusting relationships though The Wild Goose, Spring of Hope, Life Recovery our Trussell Trust Foodbanks and through partnership working locally and nationally. Over time we see people move-on in their lives.

How much income did Inhope (bristol) Limited report in 2026?

Inhope (bristol) Limited reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.86m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Inhope (bristol) Limited?

Inhope (bristol) Limited has a program ratio of 84.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 298 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Inhope (bristol) Limited registered as a charity?

Inhope (bristol) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 1988 as charity number 298528. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Inhope (bristol) Limited?

Inhope (bristol) Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Lindsay Kay Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Inhope (bristol) Limited operate?

Inhope (bristol) Limited operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Inhope (bristol) Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Inhope (bristol) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298528.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
inhope.uk
Registration Date
17 February 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298528
Charity Number
298528

Trustees

Dr Lindsay Kay Smith Chair
David Rice
Emily Maddock
Luke Addison
Lydia Catherine Nash
Michael James Hazell
Also governs 1 other charity
Ruth Louise Bevan
Spencer Crowder

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Crisis Centre Limited
  • Crisis Centre Ministries
  • inHope

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9 November 2026
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