THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST
BCT partners with church-led projects in several African nations that act and advocate for marginalised children. We provide finance and guidance in project management and development. We give training in child care and protection, children's rights and address the roots of beliefs and practices that harm children. We raise awareness of the needs of children at risk.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £142,636, resulting in a net surplus of £7,497 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £58,063, which exceeds its stated policy target of £13,915 (approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure). The trustees confirm the charity is in a significantly stronger financial position following a restructuring that reduced costs.
What the accounts disclose
“those from supporter increased from £70,636 to £81,526 (+15.4%)” — page 21
“The trustees have determined that the charity aim to hold unrestricted cash/net current assets of no less than £13,915 (which equates to about 3 months’ of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 24
Trustees
- Gillian Sheena Bradleychair
- Hazel Whiting
- Michelle Arthur
- Rose Ndulu Ndolo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £143k | £135k |
| 31/08/2024 | £135k | £145k |
| 31/08/2023 | £133k | £143k |
| 31/08/2022 | £142k | £152k |
| 31/08/2021 | £168k | £144k |
Common questions
Is THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £142,636, resulting in a net surplus of £7,497 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £58,063, which exceeds its stated policy target of £13,915 (approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure). The trustees confirm the charity is in a significantly stronger financial position following a restructuring that reduced costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES (LAMBETH), OUNDLE BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES (LAMBETH) | FY2021 | £2k | Overseas Missionary Support |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES (LAMBETH) | FY2024 | £2k | Missionary and charitable giving |
| OUNDLE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £2k | Regular financial support for work in Africa |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST LUKES (LAMBETH) | FY2022 | £613 | Overseas |
| OUNDLE BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £500 | Disaster Fund donation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE CADOGAN CHARITY | 1 | £500k |
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £113k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| THE REVERE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| PETER HARRISON FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £87k |
| THE BRITFORD BRIDGE TRUST | 1 | £65k |
| THE SUE THOMSON FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- THE BETHANY PROJECT (TANZANIA) UK
- INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST
- AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST)
- THE CHILDREN'S TRUST
- BETHANY FAITH MINISTRIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE BETHANY CHILDREN'S TRUST | £143k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE BETHANY PROJECT (TANZANIA) UK | £219k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S TRUST | £117k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| AFRICAN CHILDRENS EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACT (AFRICAN CHILD TRUST) | £204k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CHILDREN'S TRUST | £36.0m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |