Anchor of Hope Christian Fellowship
Analysis
Anchor of Hope Christian Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance.
In the financial year ending May 2025, Anchor of Hope Christian Fellowship reported income of £552k and spending of £1.0m, spending 185% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £214k to £552k (+158%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2024, when income rose by 84%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Anchor of Hope Christian Fellowship sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited (£552k), Key Enterprises (1983) Limited (£552k) and Basildon Mind (£552k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 97% and trading 2.6%. Charitable activities took 13% of spending and raising funds 0.0%.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 97%
- Trading 2.6%
In the charity's own words
Our primary aim is the propagation of the Christian Faith, in all its ramifications. Apart from teaching the Word of God with the aim of building a people who have the fear of God in order to ensure a disciplined citizenry, we also embark on programes aimed at relief of poverty, famine and overseas aid. Beneficiaries of our activities are children/young people, elderly/old people.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Coventry Muslim Community Association Limited | Coventry | £552k |
| Key Enterprises (1983) Limited | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £552k |
| Basildon Mind | Basildon | £552k |
| Highgate Newtown Community Partners | London | £553k |