Hopian
Analysis
Hopian is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rotherham. It was registered in May 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07441391). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hopian reported income of £1.5m and spending of £1.5m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £989k to £1.5m (+54%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Hopian sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action (£1.5m), Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited (£1.5m) and Charity of Richard Cloudesley (£1.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £431k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 37 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.9%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.0%
In the charity's own words
We provide support to women and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. This includes safe, confidential accommodation for those that need it; and support to survivors living in the Rotherham area. We provide practical help with resettlement, referrals to other agencies and emotional support to aid recovery from the trauma and loss associated with domestic and sexual abuse.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action | Wolverhampton | £1.5m |
| Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited | Bath | £1.5m |
| Charity of Richard Cloudesley | London | £1.5m |
| Green Crescent Aid UK | West Yorkshire | £1.5m |