BETHESDA EVANGELICAL CHURCH, HAY ON WYE
Each Sunday both our morning and evening services are open to the public for Christian worship. We also hold midweek meetings for Bible study and prayer, a childrens club, and a mums and tots group. We take a monthly service at the local care home, and our pastor takes school assemblies.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,993 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £44,947. The trustees note that the church has benefited from donations and that current giving enables all costs to be met, indicating adequate resources for ongoing activities.
What the accounts disclose
“Gordon Bingham, who is also a trustee of this charity, received a salary, expenses and pension benefits of £28,101 in his capacity as Minister of the church.” — page 5
“Gordon Bingham, who is also a trustee of this charity, received a salary, expenses and pension benefits of £28,101 in his capacity as Minister of the church. This is permitted by section 6.1 of the Church Constitution approved by the Charity Commissioners. No remuneration was paid to any other trustee during the year, nor to any person connected to them.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Rev Gordon James Binghamchair
- Jane Dodds
- Mark Daniel Schafer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/05/2025 | £71k | £54k |
| 31/05/2024 | £62k | £42k |
| 31/05/2023 | £33k | £40k |
| 31/05/2022 | £27k | £33k |
| 31/05/2021 | £26k | £29k |
Common questions
Is BETHESDA EVANGELICAL CHURCH, HAY ON WYE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £16,993 for the year ended 31 May 2025, with unrestricted reserves increasing to £44,947. The trustees note that the church has benefited from donations and that current giving enables all costs to be met, indicating adequate resources for ongoing activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BETHESDA EVANGELICAL CHURCH, HAY ON WYE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £20,001 - £30,000 band.