HOPE COUNSELLING SERVICE

Registration #1185376 · Registered

www.hopecounselling.org

office@hopecounselling.org

Hope Counselling Service 233 Kings Road RG1 4LS

65
out of 100
Good Standing

To promote and protect the mental health of people residing in Reading and the surrounding areas through the provision of a counselling service in accordance with the values of the Christian faith.

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About HOPE COUNSELLING SERVICE

HOPE COUNSELLING SERVICE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1185376). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 65/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2024), HOPE COUNSELLING SERVICE reported a total income of £15,784 and total expenditure of £23,718, a spending ratio of 150% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, HOPE COUNSELLING SERVICE describes its activities as follows: To promote and protect the mental health of people residing in Reading and the surrounding areas through the provision of a counselling service in accordance with the values of the Christian faith. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £23,718 vs income £15,784 — ratio 1.5x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health5 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 150.3% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£15,784£23,718150%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026