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BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH FELIXSTOWE

Registered charity 1185482 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Regular public worship (including children's groups), Bible studies, prayer meetings, evangelistic events and missionary support.

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Latest income
£173k
Latest spending
£147k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the church's unrestricted funds increased from £69,356 to £86,017 during the year, with total funds rising to £107,987. The Treasurer reports that finances remain healthy, supported by increased regular giving and recovered Gift Aid, despite high utility costs and expenses related to the pending sale of the Manse.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Offerings
“Income from regular giving and Sunday offerings rose again from £103,681 to £130,949” — page 15
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Keith and Lorraine Doust, who are Trustees/Elders, received £28,601 in support costs.
“Support costs for Keith & Lorraine totalled £28,601. The net cost to the church was £25,301.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Keith and Lorraine Doust are Trustees/Elders. The church paid £28,601 in support costs to them.
“Support costs for Keith & Lorraine totalled £28,601. The net cost to the church was £25,301.” — page 21
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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.

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Operates in: Suffolk

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£173k£147k
31/12/2023£150k£154k
31/12/2022£159k£146k
31/12/2021£145k£125k
31/12/2020£168k£136k

Common questions

Is BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH FELIXSTOWE financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the church's unrestricted funds increased from £69,356 to £86,017 during the year, with total funds rising to £107,987. The Treasurer reports that finances remain healthy, supported by increased regular giving and recovered Gift Aid, despite high utility costs and expenses related to the pending sale of the Manse. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.