The Bethany Children's Trust
Analysis
The Bethany Children's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Bethany Children's Trust reported income of £143k and spending of £135k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £168k to £143k (-15%), an average of -4.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income dropped by 15%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Bethany Children's Trust sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Eternity Downham Market (£143k), International Gospel Outreach (£143k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ for Life (£143k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
BCT partners with church-led projects in several African nations that act and advocate for marginalised children. We provide finance and guidance in project management and development. We give training in child care and protection, children's rights and address the roots of beliefs and practices that harm children. We raise awareness of the needs of children at risk.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Eternity Downham Market | Downham Market | £143k |
| International Gospel Outreach | North Yorkshire | £143k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ for Life | Manchester | £143k |
| Oya Organisation of Young Africans | London | £143k |