Bethany Christian Centre
Analysis
Bethany Christian Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Houghton Le Spring. It was registered in January 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10409374). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Bethany Christian Centre reported income of £355k and spending of £352k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £327k to £355k (+8.3%), an average of +2.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Bethany Christian Centre sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Merton Centre for Independent Living (£354k), Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service (£355k) and Blind in Business Trust (£354k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The church operates from premises at Hetton Road, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear. Church membership is voluntary and free. The aim of the charity is a) To advance the Christian Faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs; b) The relief of persons who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress or who are aged or sick; c) To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes .
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Merton Centre for Independent Living | Mitcham | £354k |
| Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service | Great Harwood | £355k |
| Blind in Business Trust | Essex | £354k |
| Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project Ltd | Northumberland | £355k |