BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, COVENTRY
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Coventry and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE: 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN COVENTRY AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD; AND3.1.2 SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH IN GENERAL MEETING, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE TEACHING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a gain of £11,168 on unrestricted funds and held free reserves of £41,299 at year-end. The trustees confirm there are no concerns regarding the charity as a going concern, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year Mrs H Kindness, the wife of one of the trustees received remuneration of £366 (2024 : 360) for bookkeeping services.” — page 12
“A grant of £1,200 (2024: £1,200) was made to Jim Grindell the brother of one of the trustees. The grant was a support grant for Christian ministry in accordance with the charity objectives.” — page 12
“During the year Mrs H Kindness, the wife of one of the trustees received remuneration of £366 (2024 : 360) for bookkeeping services.” — page 12
“A grant of £1,200 (2024: £1,200) was made to Jim Grindell the brother of one of the trustees. The grant was a support grant for Christian ministry in accordance with the charity objectives.” — page 12
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Christopher Page
- Elizabeth Gray
- GORDON THOMAS SPROUSE
- IAN PHILIP GRINDELL
- Jane Rubacki
- Joshua Kindness
- Karen Margaret Sprouse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £246k | £114k |
| 31/03/2024 | £144k | £137k |
| 31/03/2023 | £114k | £111k |
| 31/03/2022 | £109k | £96k |
| 31/03/2021 | £111k | £104k |
Common questions
Is BETHEL EVANGELICAL CHURCH, COVENTRY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a gain of £11,168 on unrestricted funds and held free reserves of £41,299 at year-end. The trustees confirm there are no concerns regarding the charity as a going concern, citing adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.