Watford New Hope Trust

Watford New Hope Trust exists to serve homeless and vulnerably-housed people by providing accommodation and opportunities to rebuild damaged lives.

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Activities & Mission

Watford New Hope Trust exists to serve homeless and vulnerably-housed people by providing accommodation and opportunities to rebuild damaged 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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,993,323

Latest Expenditure

£3,568,968

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 67.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £931,726

Charitable Activities £1,699,626

Other Trading £287,715

Investments £74,256

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,401,786

Raising Funds £325,633

Governance £19,426

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £841,549

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	£2,993,323	£3,568,968	£2,401,786	£2,811,741	£642,235	43 / 200
2024	£3,590,288	£2,717,470	£2,404,978	£3,387,386	£572,309	42 / 200
2023	£2,484,343	£2,336,021	£2,059,525	£2,514,568	£507,896	42 / 200
2022	£1,976,349	£2,162,187	£1,901,206	£2,366,246	£428,597	44 / 200
2021	£2,437,583	£2,375,730	£2,110,715	£2,552,084	£429,273	47 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Watford New Hope Trust

What does Watford New Hope Trust do?

Watford New Hope Trust exists to serve homeless and vulnerably-housed people by providing accommodation and opportunities to rebuild damaged lives.

How much income did Watford New Hope Trust report in 2025?

Watford New Hope Trust reported total income of £2.99m and reported expenditure of £3.57m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Watford New Hope Trust registered as a charity?

Watford New Hope Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2000 as charity number 1080784. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Watford New Hope Trust?

Watford New Hope Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Ford. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Watford New Hope Trust operate?

Watford New Hope Trust operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Watford New Hope Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Watford New Hope Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1080784.