BEDLINGTON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
To promote the Christian message in Bedlingtonshire, provide weekly outreach via a coffee morning, craft group, and a place for other groups to meet. The charity supports other Christian and non Christian organisations. Dec 2011 launched the Matthew Project an outreach to the local area providing food parcel support via referrals from statutory agencies..
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £1,102 for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, driven by major property repairs and legal fees that exceeded income. Despite the deficit, the trustees assert that the financial situation remains strong, noting that the balance in both bank accounts increased and that future building improvements will be financed through a dedicated restricted Building Fund.
What the accounts disclose
“The income of the church comes from donations received. These donations are either in cash to the freewill offering or by standing orders directly into the church general account. In addition, donations are received at the weekly coffee morning.”
Trustees
- MR MIKE CLARKchair
- MAUREEN CHILTON
- Mark Armstrong
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £25k | £26k |
| 31/03/2024 | £18k | £14k |
| 31/03/2023 | £12k | £12k |
| 31/03/2022 | £11k | £9k |
| 31/03/2021 | £5k | £4k |
Common questions
Is BEDLINGTON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £1,102 for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, driven by major property repairs and legal fees that exceeded income. Despite the deficit, the trustees assert that the financial situation remains strong, noting that the balance in both bank accounts increased and that future building improvements will be financed through a dedicated restricted Building Fund. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.