Bethel Independent Evangelical Church, Clydach
Analysis
Bethel Independent Evangelical Church, Clydach is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Swansea. It was registered in July 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Bethel Independent Evangelical Church, Clydach reported income of £45k and spending of £78k, spending 174% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £47k to £45k (-4.1%), an average of -1.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income dropped by 36%. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Bethel Independent Evangelical Church, Clydach sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Seeit Working Trust (£45k), Partners in Education Swaziland (Pies) CIO (£45k) and Town Lands (£45k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We worship the triune God and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This is done through a variety of activities, including (1) Weekly worship services, (2) Courses introducing the Christian faith, (3) Prayer meetings, (4) Distribution of free Christian literature, (5) Sunday School, children's club and youth group, (6) Weekly coffee morning, (7) Pastoral help and counselling.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Seeit Working Trust | London | £45k |
| Partners in Education Swaziland (Pies) CIO | Preston | £45k |
| Town Lands | Suffolk | £45k |
| The Wyke Christian Council of Churches | West Yorkshire | £45k |