BETHANY CITY CHURCH SUNDERLAND
Registered charity 1112606 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BETHANY CITY CHURCH
Independant evangelical church seeking to reach the people of the north east of England
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £358,645 against a policy target of maintaining reserves above 12 weeks of typical expenditure. The trustees report a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence, noting that increased funds resulting from reduced payroll costs will support building repairs and future unforeseen expenses.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: 12 weeks typical expenditure (held: £359k)
“The Trustees have reviewed the level of reserves held by the Charity and aim to maintain reserves above the level of 12 weeks typical expenditure.” — page 8
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Bethany City Church (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
- Derek Unsworth
- Jennifer Richardson
- Joanne Willis
- Malcolm Snaith
- Mike Brydon
- Paul McQuillan
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Sunderland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BETHANY CITY CHURCH SUNDERLAND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £358,645 against a policy target of maintaining reserves above 12 weeks of typical expenditure. The trustees report a reasonable expectation of continuing in operational existence, noting that increased funds resulting from reduced payroll costs will support building repairs and future unforeseen expenses. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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