Bethel Christian Centre Ball Green
Place of Religious Worship. Pastoral Care and Christian Education. Social Action into the local community
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE 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 CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £20,734 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £93,099. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and confirm that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, indicating stable financial reporting.
What the accounts disclose
“The policy of the trustees is to maintain the Church's general reserve to a level which would enable its continued operation and support of a pastor for an initial period in the absence of funds.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Karen Deborah Hodson
- Keith Wilkinson
- MICHAEL JACKSON
- Maureen Whitehurst
- Raymond George Machin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £91k | £70k |
| 31/12/2023 | £61k | £64k |
| 31/12/2022 | £81k | £59k |
| 31/12/2021 | £53k | £49k |
| 31/12/2020 | £72k | £48k |
Common questions
Is Bethel Christian Centre Ball Green financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £20,734 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £93,099. The trustees consider the financial performance satisfactory and confirm that assets are adequate to fulfill obligations. The independent examiner reported no material matters requiring attention, indicating stable financial reporting. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.