# Bethel Community Church Bierley

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1147497 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1147497)
- Website: https://www.http://bethelcommunitychurch.org
- Latest income: £1,292; spending £14.5k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services
- Area of operation: Bradford City
- Other names: Bcc (working)
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bethel-community-church-bierley

The building continues to be used by outside organisations and the local clergy as well as the regular functions of a place of worship. A number of social events for members of the local community have also been held.We continue to support missionary and relief organisations both nationally and internationally.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £1,292 | £14.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £51.5k | £46.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £43k | £40.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £38.7k | £41.1k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £39.7k | £44.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The trustees for the time being shall at all times permit the said premises and the chapel school or other buildings from time to time standing thereon to be used and occupied and enjoyed as a place for the public worship of God and for the instruction of children and adults under the direction of the society or church assembling for worship thereon in connection with the said denomination or connexion according to the principles constitution usages polity and rules from time to time of the said denomination and also for the promotion of such other religious, educational or charitable purposes as the said society or church shall from time to time direct.

## What it funds

Bethel Community Church Bierley is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides buildings / facilities / open space and provides services. In its latest reported year Bethel Community Church Bierley reported income of £1,292 and spending of £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £188k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bethel Community Church Bierley in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (http) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bethel Community Church Bierley open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bethel Community Church Bierley is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bethel Community Church Bierley fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bradford City.

### Does Bethel Community Church Bierley give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bethel Community Church Bierley makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bethel Community Church Bierley give each year?

The register does not break out Bethel Community Church Bierley's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £14.5k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £37.6k a year.

### How large is Bethel Community Church Bierley?

In its latest reported year Bethel Community Church Bierley reported income of £1,292 and spending of £14.5k.


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