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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.

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
£1,944,188
Latest Expenditure
£2,004,307

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.3%
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 £1,886,935
Charitable Activities £54,043
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,210
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,771,559
Raising Funds £232,748
Governance £13,200
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2021
£1,436,602
£1,260,831£1,133,789£1,096,530£167,93621 / 363

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 2025?

Inhope (bristol) Limited reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 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 9 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

Address
inHope.
Carpenter House
32 Stapleton Road
Bristol
BS5 0QY
Website
inhope.uk
Registration Date
17 February 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
298528
Charity Number
298528

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Trustees

Dr Lindsay Kay Smith Chair
Catherine Emma Carne
David Rice
Emily Whitham
Granville Sykes
Also governs 1 other charity
Luke Addison
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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14 May 2026
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