Hours of Praise
Analysis
Hours of Praise is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Canvey Island. It was registered in December 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Hours of Praise reported income of £24k and spending of £22k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £3,300 to £24k (+629%), an average of +64% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 803%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Hours of Praise sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Canning Town Muslim Trust (£24k), Anchor Community Church (£24k) and Parish Estates Charity (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Hold fellowship with Christians in songs, prayers and sharing of bible passages. We do visit Hospices, Hospitals and Cares Home to carry out services. We do provide financial supports to other charities and help to expand support base of our chosen charities in our annual event
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Canning Town Muslim Trust | Ilford | £24k |
| Anchor Community Church | Hampshire | £24k |
| Parish Estates Charity | London | £24k |
| Cross Hill Gospel Hall Trust | Carnforth | £24k |