REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
FOR
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
CHARITY NUMBER 1118923
COMPANY NUMBER 06181631

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Contents of the Accounts for the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Pa
eNo.
Company information page
Report of the Directors
Trustees Annu81 report
Independent Examiners Report lo the Truslees
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
9-13

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Com
an
Information
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
DIRECTORS..
K. Poxon
P.1. Brayshaw
J. Tellwright
S. Rochester
C. Maina
R. Hirschi
REGISTERED OFFICE..
Hope Community Church
Upper Hunlbach Street
Hanley
Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST12BX
REGISTEREO NUMBER..
06181631 (England and Wales)
ACCOUNTANTS..
G.E. Shenton & Co Ltd
St. Pauls House
North Street
Newcaslle-under-Lyme
Slaffordshire
ST5 1AZ

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Re
ort of the Directors for the
ear ended 31 March 2024
The directors present their report, together with the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Results
The Statement of Financial Activities is set out on page 7 and shows the net incoming resources for the period.
Princi
al activities Tradin
Review and Future Develo
ments
The company s principal activity is the provision of help and support to people inside and outside the church community.
The company was incorporated on 23 March 2007.
The result for the year was a surplus of £3,508 (2023.. Surplus £12,092) and this has been added to the total reserves carried
forward.
The Trustees continue lo generate revenue for the church in a number of ways. Member donations are a core strand, with these
being maximised through encouraging the use ofthe Government's Gifl Aid Scheme, which enables a further 250/0 of donations
to be reclaimed. In addition, since January 2024 the Financial Director has expanded this by inlroducing use of the
Governments Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme. The second major income stream is room hire and we have increased our
prices. We have retained our existing clients and income has further increased with new clients.
Looking ahead, in June 2024 the church received a substantial bill relating to buildinglroof maintenance and Landlord incurred
costs. As good stewards of the charity's resources, the Trustees have negotiated repayment over a period of18 months interest
free. Over the next 18 months we anticipate meeting the cost of the repair through..
an opportunity for additional one-off member giving within the financial year 2024-25.,
a general increase in member giving as the church has increased in size.,
continuing room hire opportunities., and
use of reseNes where ne￿Ssary.
The Trustees are realistic about the financial challenges for the financial period 2024-2025 but positive in their approach to
meeting these. We still anticipate having sufficient income to cover necessary investment such as new IT equipment.
Dlrectors
The directors of the company during the year were..
Mrs. Karen Poxon
Mr. Philip lan Brayshaw
Mrs. Janet Tellwright
Mrs. Sasha Rochester
Mrs. Caroline Maina
Mr. Raphael Hirschi
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of part15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable lo companies
subject to the small companies regime.
This report was approved by Ihe board on 7 November 2024 and signed on its behalf.
MRS. S. ROCHESTER
Director

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Trustees Annual Re
ort for the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Administration Details
Address.. Hope Community Church, Upper Huntbach Street, Hanley, Sloke-on-Trent, Staffs., ST12BX
Hope Community Church is a registered charity with the Charity Commissioners (Registration Number 11189231 and as a
company limited by guarantee is governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of Association.
DirectorslTrustees
Mrs. Karen Poxon
Mr. Philip lan Brayshaw
Mrs. Janel Tellwright
Mrs. Sasha Rochester
Mrs. Caroline Maina
Mr. Raphael Hirschi
Bankers
Lloyds plc serves the Management Commillee as Bankers.
Solicitors
Geldards Solicitors act as solicitors to Ihe Charity and provide advice on charity matters.
Accountants
G.E. Shenton & Co Ltd, Chartered Certified Accountants, Sl. Pauls House, North Street, Newcastle, Slaffs., ST5 1AZ
Chari
's Ob ectives and Activitie5 durin
the
ear
Ob'ects and activities
The objects of the Company are for the benefil of the public..
a) to advance the Chr¥stian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or
the world as the directors from lime to time may think fit;
b) to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preseNe good health by the provision of funds, goods or
services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the
world as the directors from lime to time think fit,. and
c) to advance educalion in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the directors from time to lime
may think fit.

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Trustees Annual Re
ort for the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Overview
We are delighted that the church has experienced sustained growth during this period, with the addition of many new families
moving into the area for work and joining the church, as well as further new asylum seekers.
The level of commitment at Hope Community Church remains high and the Trustees would like to thank the congregation for
their faithfulness and their financial support.
During this period up to April 2024, there were no changes lo the Trustees.
The Trustees had regard lo the public benef5t when planning the activities of the church.
Below is a summary of the church's activities in furtherance of its objects during the year..
Weekly Sunday church services for corporate worship, prayer, communion, Bible leaching, encouragemenl, fellowship
and Hope Kids United children's worship and leaching.
Edited highlights of the Sunday services available on YouTube.
Monthly youth group meetings.
Regular family services.
Fortnightly Life Groups in homes across the city for discussion of Bible passages, practical application, prayer and mutual
support.
Prayer meetings including a new o￿as1onal. longer gathering.
Bible teaching and discussion meetings with Farsi interprelalion.
Baptism services
Social evenls
Men's and women's events offering 8 mixture of social and spiritual activities.
Pastoral support and mentoring.
Prayer text message facility.
Provision of devotional materials.
Provision of teaching materials in Farsi.
Lending library of Chrislian books
Participation in local inter-denominational services for worship and prayer.
Minislerfs participation in local inter-denominational church leaders, fellowship.
Weekly free computerfinternel access and Job Club.
Weekly Foodbank distribution sessions. Trussell Trust figures show that our Foodbank Centre distributed 3 days, worth
of food to 1,471 people.
Regular donations of food to the Sloke-on-Trenl Foodbank totalling 315.41 kg.
Minister served on the committee of the Northwood Residents, Association.
Minister Se￿ed as a governor of the Esprit Multi-Academy Trust for part of the year.
Support given to local schools with class talks and assembly.
Low-cosl hire of church premises to charities and adult education and Iraining.
Financial donations to Stoke-on-Trent Foodbank, Beacon House of Prayer, Soul Aclion in South Africa and Compassion.

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Trustees Annual Re
ort for the
ear ended 31 March 2024
Finance
There was a net surplus for the year of £3,508 compared lo a reported surplus of £12,092 for 2023. Total income increased
by £2,299 and total expenditure increased by £10,883.
Our overall closing cash position is £2,670 higher than 2023 which is allributed to decreases in room letting income of £2,037
bul increases in donations of £5,653. Net current assets was £50.520 this year compared with £48.411 in 2023.
Reserves
olic
The charity has adopted a reserves policy the aim of which is to have reseNes of £50,000, which comprises..
A specific reserve of £35,000 to cover unforeseen emergencies or drop in income. This figure is based on approximately
3 months operating costs with an extra £5000 for emergency maintenance and equipment replacement.
£15,000 available in the current account lo safely cover monthly cash flow.
Use of Reserves
The reserves are held for the following purposes and may be used for them in accordance with the Hope Expenditure Policy..
operating costs that are not covered by income
emergency maintenance
equipment replacement.
Polic
Review
This Policy is reviewed annually ready for publishing il with the accounts.
Polic
lementation
We are pleased that our Reserve al the end of the 2023-2024 period had increased lo £48,876. However, this still falls slightly
short of the £50,000 target. We continue lo aim to transfer £100 a month into savings accounts lo build up a Specific Reserve.
Further sums will be transferred when available until the target is met.
MR. P.1. BRAYSHAW
Chair of Trustees
Signed on behalf ofthe Trustees of Hope Community Church
7 November 2024

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Inde
endent Examiners Re
ort to the Trusteeslmembers of Ho
e Communit Church
We reporton the accounls ofthe Companyforthe ended 31 March 2024 (charity number1118923) which are sel outon pages
7t013.
Res
eclive res
onsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation
of the accounts. The Truslees consider that an audil is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011
{the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income was less than £250,000 bul
we are qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified
Accounlanls.
Having satisfied ourselves that the charity is not subject lo audit under company law and is eligible for independenl
examination, it is our responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145{1)(a) of the Charities Act
lo follow the procedures laid down in Ihe general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(51(b) of
the Charities Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come lo our attention.
Basis of Inde
endenl Examiners Re
ort
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination
includes a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as
trustees concerning any such malters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in
an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the report is limited
to those matters set out in the statement below.
Inde
endent Examiners Statement
In connection wilh our examination, no matter has come to our attention-
l. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the
Charities Act and with the methods and principals of the Slatement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and
reporting by Charities.
have not been met., or
2. to which, in our opinion, allenlion should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sl. Pauls House,
North Street,
NEWCASTLE_UNDER_LYME Staffs
8 November 2024
G. E. SHENTON & CO LTD
Chartered Certified Accountants

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
Total
2023
Total
Notes
Unrestricted
Restricted
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations
£75,431
£1,120
£76,551
£70,898
Charitable activities
17,415
17,415
19,767
Other income
1,695
1,695
2,988
Investment income
332
332
41
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct Charitable expenditure
85,226
2,637
87,863
77,522
Other expenditure..
Funding and Publicity
2,311
2,311
2,040
Management and Administration
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET
OUTGOING
IINCOMING RESOURCES
BEFORE TRANSFERS
3,330
178
3,508
12,092
GROSS TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
NET
OUTGOING
IINCOMING RESOURCES BEING
ALSO THE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
3,330
178
3,508
12,092
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
292 137
293 275 281183
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
295 467
296 783 293 275

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Fixed Assels
£316,417
£319,345
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors and prepaymenls
£9,956
£9.706
Cash at bank and in hand
10
CREDITORS.. Amounts fallin
one
ear
due within
Creditors and accruals
3,789
3,446
Mortgage
11,12,13
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
366,937
367,756
CREDITORS: Amounts fallin
than one
ear
due after more
Mortgage
11,12.13
NET ASSETS
296 783
293 275
REPRESENTED BY..
FUNDS AND RESERVES
Unrestricted funds
14
296 783
293 275
The directors state:
that for the year ended 31 March 2024 the company was enlilled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
b. that members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 in
accordance with section 476 ofthe Companies Act 2006, and
that they acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect
to accounting records and Ihe preparation of the accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The company has opted not to file a copy of its Profit and Loss al Companies House in accordan￿ with Seclion 444 of the
Companies Act 2006.
Signed
S. ROCHESTER
Director
The accounls were approved by the directors and were aulhorised by them for issue on 7 November 2024

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(al
Basis of accountin
These accounts have been prepared underthe historical cost convention with ilems recognised al cost ortransaction
value unless othe￿iSe slated in the relevant notes to these accounts and in accordance with FRS102, the Financial
Reporting Standard UK and Republic of Ireland and with the Charities Act 2011.
(b)
Grants
Grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities {SOFA) on an accruals basis following the satisfaction
of any pre-conditions.
{c}
Donations fundraisin
and Gifts
Donations, gifts and fund raising are recognised in the accounts on a received basis with the exception of items
donated for sale in the charity shop which are only included as income when they are sold and until then are not
valued and lax recoverable on gift aid. Gifts in kind are valued at their value lo the charity. No value is assigned lo
donaled facilities, nor lo items provided for raffle prizes or consumption by users of the church.
{d)
Le
acies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when the full amount has been re￿ived.
{e)
Contributions b
members and all other income
These are 811 recognised in the financial statements when receivable.
10
endilure and su
ort cosls
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis and where incurred on activities falling directly within one cost
category is included accordingly. The support costs of the charity which include wages and salaries, premises,
telephone, printing, postage, stationery, equipment hire, subscriptions, training and insurance are allocated based
on Ihe level of activity. The percentages applied are..
Direct charitable expenditure
Fundraising and publicily
Management and administration
Ig)
Ca
italisation
Fixed Assets are recorded al cost. Expenditure on leasehold property, fixtures. equipment and office equipment
which exceeds £250 and provides a long term benefit is capitalised.
(h)
reciation and amortisalion
Provision for depreciation of fixed assets held for use by the charity is made at annual rates calculated to write down
their cost over their useful lives. The rates and bases have been reviewed accordingly this year, based on their
expected useful lives. The deprecialion rates currently in use are..
100 years straight line basis
25 years straighl line basis
Leasehold property
Fixtures and equipment
Taxation
No provision for taxation is included in the accounts as the charity is entitled to exemption from tax afforded by
Section 505 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Acl 1988.
li.)
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.
(kl
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured al transaction price. Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised
at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using
the effective interest method.

10.
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
(l} Resetves
olic
The charity has adopted a reserves policy the aim of which is lo have reserves of £50,000, which comprises..
A specific reserve of £35.000 lo cover unforeseen emergencies or drop in income. This figure is based on
approximately 3 months operaling costs with an extra £5000 for emergency maintenance and equipment
replacement.
£15,000 available in the current account to safely cover monthly cash flow.
Use of Reserves
The reserves are held for the following purposes and may be used for them in accordance with Ihe Hope Expenditure
Policy..
operating costs that are not covered by income
emergency maintenance
equipment replacement.
Polic
Review
This Policy is reviewed annually ready for publishing it with the accounts.
(m) Leased assets
A lease is classified as a finance lease if it transfers substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership.
All other leases are classified as operating leases. The rights of use and obligations underfinance leases are initially
recognised as assets and liabilities al amounts equal to the fair value of the leased assets or. if lower, the present
value of the minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and
the reduction in the outstanding liability using the effective interest rate method. The finance charge is allocated to
each period during the lease so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the
liability. Leased assets are depreciated in accordance with the company's policy for tangible fixed assets. If there is
no reasonable certainly that ownership will be oblaiF)ed at the end of the lease term, the asset is depreciated over
the lower of the lease term and its useful life. Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight
line basis over the lease term.
In) Pensions
Contributions lo defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2024
Tolal
2023
Total
Unreslricled
Restricted
Donations..
Voluntary income
Tax recoverable on Gifl Aid
£62,685
£1,120
£63,805 £59,547
12746 11 351
76 551 70.898
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unreslricled
Restricted
Youth work activity
Room lellings
16.368
16,368 18,405
Church Development activity
17415 19 767

HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4. OTHER INCOME
Unrestricted Reslricted
2024 2023
Sundry grants
£1695 £2 988
ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
Staff
costs
Other
costs
2024 2023
Total Total
De
reciation
Direct charitable expenditure..
Unrestricted
£42,546
£4,282
£38,398 £85,226 £75,738
Restricted
2637 1784
42,546
4,282
41,035 87,863 77,522
Other expenditure..
Fundraisir)g and publicity
1,119
112
1,080
2,311 2,040
Management and administration
112
2311 2040
43 195 92 485 81602
2024
2023
Reslricled costs
Other costs:
Direct charitable costs
Mission and outreach donations
£6,179
£3,298
Activities
873
520
ort costs
Premises
£21.887 £19,330
Printing, postage, stationery and telephone
2,833
2,492
Legal and professional
1.331
1,734
Bank charges
251
269
Mortgage interest
4,951
4,090
Subscription and fees
TOTAL
NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR
2024
2023
This is staled after charging-.
Depreciation

12.
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7. STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
£35,241
£32,350
Social security costs
3.608
3,378
Pension costs
During the year the charity employed an average of 1 employees {2023.' 1). No employees earned more than £60,000 per
annum in this or the previous year.
8. FIXED ASSETS
Leasehold
ro
ert
Furniture and
ui
ment
Total
Cost..
At 1 April 2023
£345,000
£23,933
£368.933
Addilions
At 31 March 2024
345 000
370511
reciation..
At 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
41,820
7,768
49,588
At 31 March 2024
Net book value..
At 31 March 2024
299 695
316417
At 31 March 2023
303 180
319 345
9. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
2024
2023
Debtors
£4,918
£5,574
Prepayments
10. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND
2024
2023
Lloyds
Current account
Lloyds
Savings Account
Kingdom Savings Account
Cash in hand
£17,449 £17,914
14,100
12,567
16,510
15,138
817
587
11. LIABILITIES - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Trade creditors
£3,789
£3,446
Mortgage account

13.
HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12. LIABILITIES - AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
2023
Mortgage account
£70 154
£74 481
13. MORTGAGE ACCOUNT
The Company has a mortgage secured on the leasehold property. Obligations falling due are as follows..
2024
2023
Amounts payable with 12 months
Amounts payable after 12 months bul within 5 years
Amounts falling due for payment afler more than 5 years
£17,090 £16,220
14. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unreslricled
Restricted
Fixed assets
Current assets
£316,417
20 9501
£316,417 £319,345
19 634}
295 467
296 783 293 275
15. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES
None of the members or trustees of the charity. with the exception of Mr. P.1. Brayshaw (Senior Minister). were remunerated
directly or indirectly during the year ended 31 March 2024 (see Note 7).
16 CONTINGENCIES AND CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
In the opinion of the trustees and members of Ihe company al 31 March 2024 there were no contingent liabilities and no
contractual liabilities.
17. OTHER INFORMATION
Hope Community Church is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England (Registered Number
06181631). Its registered office is Upper Hunlbach Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. ST12BX.