Bethel Ministries
Analysis
Bethel Ministries is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sunderland. It was registered in January 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover 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, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Bethel Ministries reported income of £60k and spending of £33k, leaving 45% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £20k to £60k (+202%), an average of +32% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 136%. Over the whole period it spent 64% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Bethel Ministries sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Free the Forgotten (£60k), Overcomers Family Church International (£60k) and Motivation and Learning Trust (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We have established a Christian Fellowship in a very needy area of Sunderland. We provide basic religious activities and reach out into the community to work amongst children and young people, women, one parent families and any other needs as they arise.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Free the Forgotten | London | £60k |
| Overcomers Family Church International | Milton Keynes | £60k |
| Motivation and Learning Trust | Cardiff Gate Business Park | £60k |
| Christian Outreach Centre (Bishop's Stortford) | Hertfordshire | £60k |