GOSPEL STANDARD BETHESDA FUND
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,204,095 for the year, driven largely by a £1,381,274 gain on the sale of properties. However, the core charitable activities resulted in a deficit, with total expenditure on charitable activities (£1,784,400) exceeding income from those activities (£1,367,708). The trustees note that occupancy levels are a key factor in financial viability, with overall occupancy standing at 46.8% in 2024.
What the accounts disclose
“The Committee considers that the charity should endeavour to hold, as a minimum, free reserves amounting to “six months expenditure” in one year” — page 19
“Grants of £19,050 (2023: £9,507) were received from The Piggott Charity towards the fees of residents in financial need.” — page 41
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Brighton and Hove Bethesda Home: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/10/2025)
Trustees
- MICHAEL DAVID RIDOUTchair
- David Francis Stevens
- Dr RICHARD WILLIAM WOODHAMS
- JOHN BENJAMIN HART
- PHILIP JOHN POCOCK
- Raymond Alec Saunders
- SAMUEL BENJAMIN COTTINGHAM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.4m | £2.1m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
| 31/12/2022 | £804k | £809k |
Common questions
Is GOSPEL STANDARD BETHESDA FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of £1,204,095 for the year, driven largely by a £1,381,274 gain on the sale of properties. However, the core charitable activities resulted in a deficit, with total expenditure on charitable activities (£1,784,400) exceeding income from those activities (£1,367,708). The trustees note that occupancy levels are a key factor in financial viability, with overall occupancy standing at 46.8% in 2024. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Begbies Chartered Accountants.