Northampton Hope Centre
Also known as: Northampton Soup Kitchen, Northampton Kitchen, The Soup Kitchen
Hope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
Activities & Mission
Hope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
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 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,254,550 | £1,216,280 | £1,057,993 | £404,222 | £185,951 | 28 / 170 |
| 2024 | £1,021,039 | £1,066,013 | £1,009,721 | £365,952 | £247,366 | 26 / 150 |
| 2023 | £818,140 | £782,760 | £774,924 | £410,926 | £345,302 | 27 / 150 |
| 2022 | £505,790 | £752,688 | £735,559 | £375,546 | £268,655 | 21 / 125 |
| 2021 | £1,281,751 | £937,633 | £588,031 | £630,587 | £524,883 | 23 / 85 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Northampton Hope Centre
What does Northampton Hope Centre do?
Hope is a progressive anti-poverty charity helping anyone affected by poverty and exclusion, through services, campaigning and advocacy.We alleviate the immediate and ongoing impact of poverty, through providing basic services like food, clothing and shelter, alongside work to help those experiencing homelessness, mental health and addictions to overcome these and make lasting life changes
How much income did Northampton Hope Centre report in 2025?
Northampton Hope Centre reported total income of £1.25m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Northampton Hope Centre?
Northampton Hope Centre has a program ratio of 84.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Northampton Hope Centre registered as a charity?
Northampton Hope Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 December 1992 as charity number 1015743. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Northampton Hope Centre?
Northampton Hope Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Northampton Hope Centre operate?
Northampton Hope Centre operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Northampton Hope Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Northampton Hope Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1015743.
Details
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Northamptonshire
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Also Known As
- Northampton Soup Kitchen
- Northampton Kitchen
- The Soup Kitchen
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated