BETHEL TRUST PORT TALBOT
The Objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit, the relief of persons who are in need by reason of financial hardship, ill-health, unemployment, homelessness, education and such other economic or social disadvantage. In addition, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in such ways as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £1,052 and restricted reserves at £16,770 at the end of the financial year. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy aiming to hold around £3,000 as a financial reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim to have around £3000 as a financial reserve.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Dr ELIZABETH HILL O' SHEAchair
- Anthony Hill O'Shea
- Derry Flay
- REV Michele Matthews
- Steven Speakman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £75k | £68k |
| 31/03/2024 | £39k | £46k |
| 31/03/2023 | £47k | £32k |
| 31/03/2022 | £46k | £68k |
| 31/03/2021 | £79k | £61k |
Common questions
Is BETHEL TRUST PORT TALBOT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted reserves stood at £1,052 and restricted reserves at £16,770 at the end of the financial year. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy aiming to hold around £3,000 as a financial reserve. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially non-compliant. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BETHEL TRUST PORT TALBOT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BETHEL TRUST PORT TALBOT as a grant recipient include BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | 4 week Fed Line cookery course to teach this charity's foodbank bank clients how to cook healthy meals on a budget. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £16k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2020 | £8k | COVID-19 - Covid-19 Community Response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2019 | £10k | Drop-in Centre Outreach |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2018 | £9k | Vulnerable People Outreach Project |