BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE
CHRISTIAN TEACHING
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION BY THE PROCLAMATION AND FURTHERANCE OF THE GOSPEL OF GOD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £30,221 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £373,326. The trustees consider the level of reserves appropriate to the charity's needs, with unrestricted funds comprising the majority of the total £375,777 in funds. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 99,428” — page 6
“Rev Anthony Higginson, a member of the church council, received wages and pension contributions totalling £24,389 (2024: £24,389) for his employment as minister and not in his role as a member of the church council.” — page 13
“Mrs Carol Higginson, wife of Rev Anthony Higginson, was employed by the church during the year and received wages of £4,160 (2024: £4,160).” — page 13
“Rev Anthony Higginson, a member of the church council, received wages and pension contributions totalling £24,389 (2024: £24,389) for his employment as minister and not in his role as a member of the church council.” — page 13
“Mrs Carol Higginson, wife of Rev Anthony Higginson, was employed by the church during the year and received wages of £4,160 (2024: £4,160).” — page 13
“Rev Anthony Higginson, a member of the church council, received wages and pension contributions totalling £24,389 (2024: £24,389) for his employment as minister and not in his role as a member of the church council.” — page 13
“Mrs Carol Higginson, wife of Rev Anthony Higginson, was employed by the church during the year and received wages of £4,160 (2024: £4,160).” — page 13
“Rev Anthony Higginson, a member of the church council, received wages and pension contributions totalling £24,389 (2024: £24,389) for his employment as minister and not in his role as a member of the church council.” — page 13
“Mrs Carol Higginson, wife of Rev Anthony Higginson, was employed by the church during the year and received wages of £4,160 (2024: £4,160).” — page 13
“Rev Anthony Higginson, a member of the church council, received wages and pension contributions totalling £24,389 (2024: £24,389) for his employment as minister and not in his role as a member of the church council.” — page 13
“Mrs Carol Higginson, wife of Rev Anthony Higginson, was employed by the church during the year and received wages of £4,160 (2024: £4,160).” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Paul Andrew Kirkman Duffield
- Philip Clark
- Rev Anthony Higginson
- Thembi Betty Songo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £106k | £76k |
| 31/03/2024 | £108k | £100k |
| 31/03/2023 | £107k | £74k |
| 31/03/2022 | £72k | £73k |
| 31/03/2021 | £79k | £63k |
Common questions
Is BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income surplus of £30,221 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £373,326. The trustees consider the level of reserves appropriate to the charity's needs, with unrestricted funds comprising the majority of the total £375,777 in funds. The charity operates on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.