Bethel Baptist Church, Llantwit Major
What it does
We aim to grow a loving community of Jesus-followers who live and share his message. We believe that Jesus shows the clearest picture of who God is and what he is like. We aim to be a loving family of Jesus followers that create a sense of belonging and is passionate about the Gospel. We are each called to live intentional, purpose-filled everyday lives in step with God's Spirit.
Its charitable purposes
THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSES OF THE CHURCH ARE:- 3.1.1 THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH ACCORDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. 3.1.2 THE CHURCH MAY ALSO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND CARRY OUT OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND/OR OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. 3.2 [NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CHURCH FOR PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 OR SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008.]
Causes
- What it works on
- General charitable purposes
- Religious activities
- Who it helps
- Children and young people
- Older people
- The general public
- How it works
- Provides services
Where it works
- In Wales
- Vale of Glamorgan
Income and spending
In the year ending 31 March 2025, it had income of £205,011 and spent £208,053.
| Year ending | Income | Spending | Paid staff | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | £205,011 | £208,053 | Not reported | 20 |
| 31 October 2023 | £118,704 | £104,592 | Not reported | 20 |
| 31 October 2022 | £119,008 | £88,473 | Not reported | 42 |
| 31 October 2021 | £94,644 | £60,530 | Not reported | 54 |
Financial position
Separate measures from the charity's own returns and accounts, each with its year. Read them together: no single measure says how well a charity is run.
- Income over time
- Up 117%, from £94,644 in the year to 31 October 2021 to £205,011 in the year to 31 March 2025.
- Spending against income
- It spent 101% of its income in the year to 31 March 2025. It spent more than its income in 1 of the 4 years shown.
Government funding, as the charity reported it
Government grants in the year ending 31 March 2025: Not reported. Government contracts: Not reported.
| Year ending | Government grants | Government contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | Not reported | Not reported |
| 31 October 2023 | Not reported | Not reported |
Grants awarded to it, published on 360Giving
No grants to this charity appear in 360Giving data.
Trustees
7 trustees run the charity.
- Rev Phillip Lynden HibbertChair
- Ian Michael Beresford
- Jodie Michelle Davies
- Louise Yvette Rogers
- Michael Geoffrey Welford
- Natalie Ruth Merritt
- Rebecca Haf Elliott
Filing record
Of the last 4 annual returns that were due, 3 arrived by the deadline.
| Year ending | Due | Annual return | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | 31 January 2026 | Received 17 December 2025, 45 days early | Received 17 December 2025 |
| 31 October 2023 | 31 August 2024 | Received 22 August 2024, 9 days early | Received 22 August 2024 |
| 31 October 2022 | 31 August 2023 | Received 24 April 2023, 129 days early | Received 24 April 2023 |
| 31 October 2021 | 31 August 2022 | Received 12 October 2022, 42 days late | Received 12 October 2022 |
About this charity
- Charity number
- 1193745
- Status
- Registered
- Registered with the Commission
- 9 March 2021
- Governing document
- CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 09 Mar 2021
- Website
- www.bethelllantwit.org.uk
- Council area of its contact address
- Vale of Glamorgan
Sources
- Register details, income, spending, trustees and filing dates: Charity Commission for England and Wales, register of charities. Loaded by OpenEconomy on 2 November 2026.
- Grants awarded: 360Giving open grants data, from funders that publish there, as loaded by OpenEconomy.