Bala Evangelical Church / Eglwys Efengylaidd Y Bala
Analysis
Bala Evangelical Church / Eglwys Efengylaidd Y Bala is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bala. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Bala Evangelical Church / Eglwys Efengylaidd Y Bala reported income of £38k and spending of £29k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to April 2025, income fell from £39k to £38k (-2.5%), an average of -0.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Bala Evangelical Church / Eglwys Efengylaidd Y Bala sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 56th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Elworth Methodist Church (£38k), Happy Child International (£38k) and Helping Herts Homeless (£38k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We seek to give opportunity for worship and to teach the Bible's message of Jesus, developing people's knowledge of Him and trust in Him. We do this mainly through the various meetings and events organised by the church, and its website. Pastoral and practical care is given to people living in the local community, whilst we also support missionary and outreach work nationally and worldwide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Elworth Methodist Church | Cheshire | £38k |
| Happy Child International | Leatherhead | £38k |
| Helping Herts Homeless | Herts | £38k |
| Joy Offerings | Clwyd | £38k |