BETHEL BAPTIST CHAPEL
(1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASIS OF FAITH PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN BATH, THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD AND GLOBALLY (2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE MANAGING TRUSTEES FURTHER THE WORK OF THE CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a net deficit of £1,743 for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £8,877 to £7,131. The trustees report that they do not hold any special reserves, and the independent examiner noted that while internal controls are generally good, further documentation of financial monitoring is needed.
What the accounts disclose
“Our main source of income is derived from regular gifts of the Membership and congregation.” — page 3
“In 2008 the pastor and membership felt unable to continue to accept these articles, and so rightly entered a lease with Gospel Standard Trust to retain the use of the building. In the light of this, the Gospel Standard Trust have charged a small amount as the annual rent.”
Trustees
- William Julian Reeves Goodmanchair
- John Benjamin Gaskell
- John Gaskell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £44k | £46k |
| 31/03/2024 | £52k | £55k |
| 31/03/2023 | £27k | £25k |
| 31/03/2022 | £25k | £27k |
Common questions
Is BETHEL BAPTIST CHAPEL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a net deficit of £1,743 for the year, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £8,877 to £7,131. The trustees report that they do not hold any special reserves, and the independent examiner noted that while internal controls are generally good, further documentation of financial monitoring is needed. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.