# El-Bethel Foundation

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1137855 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1137855)
- Latest income: £370; spending £300
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Rotherham, Sheffield City, Barnsley, Doncaster, Angola, Congo (Democratic Republic), Cyprus, Turkey, Congo, Senegal, Uganda
- Other names: Bethesda Church International (Bci) (previous); Bethesda Project (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/el-bethel-foundation

We aim to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals and families within our communities by providing practical, emotional, and social support to those facing hardship and disadvantage. We believe that every person should have access to the resources, opportunities, and support needed to achieve a better quality of life and contribute meaningfully to their community.

## 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 | £370 | £300 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £470 | £415 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £150 | £145 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £350 | £310 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £230 | £205 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> (1) The advancement of the Christian faith(2) The relief of poverty and distress; preservation and protection of good health: the advancement of education through the provision of financial and material assistance, vocational training and such other services as the trustees shall in their absolute discretion determine.(3) To promote any charitable purposes in the United Kingdom and worldwide in accordance with the charity law of England and Wales

## What it funds

El-Bethel Foundation is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, arts / culture / heritage / science, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year El-Bethel Foundation reported income of £370 and spending of £300. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £1,375 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rotherham, Sheffield City, Barnsley, Doncaster and Angola and 6 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from El-Bethel Foundation in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is El-Bethel Foundation open for applications now?

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

### Where does El-Bethel Foundation fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Rotherham, Sheffield City, Barnsley, Doncaster and Angola and 6 more areas.

### Does El-Bethel Foundation give grants to individuals?

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

### How much does El-Bethel Foundation give each year?

The register does not break out El-Bethel Foundation'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 £300. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £275 a year.

### How large is El-Bethel Foundation?

In its latest reported year El-Bethel Foundation reported income of £370 and spending of £300.


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