BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (APOSTOLIC) SHEFFIELD

Registered charity 1151605 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

We own the church building in which we develop our ministry, undertake spiritual teaching and the maintenance of the doctrine, door to door evangelism, Annual Seminars, Funeral Services, Wedding Ceremonies, Baby Blessing Service, Support Evangelistic Charities, Provide a Hardship Fund, Sunday School Classes, fundraising for McMillian Cancer Care Support Charity, fundraising for Cancer Research

Objects

(1)THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE(A)TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH,PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THE LOCALITIES OF THE CHURCH AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD;(B)TO PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR EDUCATION,RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID COMMUNITY.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Recreation · Get email alerts

Latest income
£75k
Latest spending
£80k
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,536 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £331,434. The trustees note that the property valuation has not been updated since 2015 due to cost considerations, but confirm that cash balances are sufficient and there is no doubt regarding the charity's ability to continue operating.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £12,914
“W Modest received a Stipend of £12,914 (2024: £12,914)” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Largest income source: Donations and legacies (81% of income)
“Donations and legacies 68,760” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: Property from which it operates from and liquid funds. (held: £331k)
“It is Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) Sheffield policy to maintain reserve in two forms. Property from which it operates from and liquid funds.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: W Modest received a stipend of £12,914; H Dallas received £2,286 for cleaning; Modest and Co Financial Services (owned by trustee D Modest) received £1,116 for administration.
“W Modest received a Stipend of £12,914 (2024: £12,914) H Dallas received payment of £2,286 (2024: £2,277) for the cleaning of the Church Building Modest and Co Financial Services, a business owned by D Modest, is paid £1,116 (2024: £850) for the Gift Aid Administration.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee D Modest owns Modest and Co Financial Services, which received payment for Gift Aid Administration.
“Modest and Co Financial Services, a business owned by D Modest, is paid £1,116 (2024: £850) for the Gift Aid Administration.” — page 15
“H Dallas received payment of £2,286 (2024: £2,277) for the cleaning of the Church Building” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee H Dallas received payment for cleaning services.
“Modest and Co Financial Services, a business owned by D Modest, is paid £1,116 (2024: £850) for the Gift Aid Administration.” — page 15
“H Dallas received payment of £2,286 (2024: £2,277) for the cleaning of the Church Building” — page 15
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (1 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£75k£80k
31/03/2024£86k£83k
31/03/2023£82k£65k
31/03/2022£76k£59k
31/03/2021£60k£59k

Common questions

Is BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (APOSTOLIC) SHEFFIELD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £4,536 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £331,434. The trustees note that the property valuation has not been updated since 2015 due to cost considerations, but confirm that cash balances are sufficient and there is no doubt regarding the charity's ability to continue operating. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST (APOSTOLIC) SHEFFIELD earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £12,914 band.