BETHEL OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH(APOSTOLIC)
The Object of the CIO is to advance the Christian Religion in accordance with the Christian Faith, primarily but not exclusively within Swindon and the surrounding area. Activities includes: - Educating people about religion; engaging in Missionary& Evangelical work; Pastoral care & Outreach; Blessings & Solemnisation of Marriages; Baby Blessings; Funeral Services, Prayers and Blessings.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN SWINDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,022 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £138,531. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration of £2,200 (2024: £2,400) was paid to Pastor Lloyd Burrell in his capacity as an Independent Stipend Pastor.” — page 16
“It is Bethel Open Door Community Church (Apostolic) policy to maintain reserve in two forms, property, from which it operates from and liquid funds.” — page 8
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, remuneration of £2,200 (2024: £2,400) was paid to Pastor Lloyd Burrell in his capacity as an Independent Stipend Pastor.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Icilda Franceta Smith
- Lloyd Burrell
- Marcia Byrne
- Pastor Elaine Burrell
- lloyd Washington Rodriques
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £19k |
| 31/03/2024 | £21k | £19k |
| 31/03/2023 | £34k | £23k |
| 31/03/2022 | £22k | £20k |
| 31/03/2021 | £19k | £11k |
Common questions
Is BETHEL OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH(APOSTOLIC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £8,022 for the year ended 31 March 2025, bringing total unrestricted funds to £138,531. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate and no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of BETHEL OPEN DOOR COMMUNITY CHURCH(APOSTOLIC) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £2,200 band.