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BETHLEHEM DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Registered charity 1200065 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To advance the Christian faith worldwide for the benefit of the public through producing and delivering Christian messages at churches, seminars, public celebration of religious festivals and any other Christian gathering and opportunities for networking (fellowship, discussion and working together) among established as well as emerging churches and church leaders

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Economic/community Development/employment · Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · Get email alerts

Latest income
£72k
Latest spending
£54k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £18,115 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £38,366. The trustees note that while there is uncertainty in the region of operation, there is no reason to believe the need for funds will cease in the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a reserves policy of approximately twelve months of unrestricted expenditure, which it considers sufficient to cover management and support costs.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: none
“The charity's principal sources of funding are from gifts and donations.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: twelve months unrestricted expenditure (held: £38k)
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately twelve months unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“Albeit, with the uncertainty of the region of Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories, there is still much need for funds for the support of our work. There is no reason to believe that this need is not required for the foreseeable future.” — page 5
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Consulting fees of £6,000 and rent of £2,248 paid to trustee Anne Plested (consulting fees covered by Bethlehem Bible College).
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, consulting fees totalling £6,000 and rent and rates totalling £2,248 were paid to a trustee, Anne Plested. Bethlehem Bible College covered the costs of the consulting fees for Anne Plested.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consulting fees and rent paid to trustee Anne Plested
“During the year ended 31 March 2025, consulting fees totalling £6,000 and rent and rates totalling £2,248 were paid to a trustee, Anne Plested. Bethlehem Bible College covered the costs of the consulting fees for Anne Plested.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Israel · Occupied Palestinian Territories · Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£72k£54k
31/03/2024£65k£68k
31/03/2023£87k£5k

Common questions

Is BETHLEHEM DEVELOPMENT TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £18,115 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £38,366. The trustees note that while there is uncertainty in the region of operation, there is no reason to believe the need for funds will cease in the foreseeable future. The charity maintains a reserves policy of approximately twelve months of unrestricted expenditure, which it considers sufficient to cover management and support costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.