# Bethel Free Church, Leeds

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1184691 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1184691)
- Website: https://www.bethelfreechurch.org.uk
- Latest income: £26.3k; spending £22k
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: Leeds City
- Other names: Bethel (working)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bethel-free-church-leeds

The activities of the Charity are, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian Faith in Leeds in accordance with the Statement of Faith and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Charity Trustees may from time to time decide.

## 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 | £26.3k | £22k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £12.6k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £18.5k | £12.5k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £15.1k | £10.7k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £12.9k | £8,900 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The object of the CIO is, for the public benefit, the advancement of the Christian faith in Leeds in accordance with the statement of faith and such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the charity trustees may from time to time decide.

## What it funds

Bethel Free Church, Leeds is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year Bethel Free Church, Leeds reported income of £26.3k and spending of £22k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £66.6k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bethel Free Church, Leeds in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bethelfreechurch.org.uk) 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 Free Church, Leeds open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bethel Free Church, Leeds is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bethel Free Church, Leeds fund?

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

### Does Bethel Free Church, Leeds give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does Bethel Free Church, Leeds give each year?

The register does not break out Bethel Free Church, Leeds'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 £22k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £13.3k a year.

### How large is Bethel Free Church, Leeds?

In its latest reported year Bethel Free Church, Leeds reported income of £26.3k and spending of £22k.


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