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IPC BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH BELFAST

  • Status

    Received: on time

  • Income

    £48.7K

  • Spending

    £37.1K

Charity no. 107645 Date registered. 12/10/2020

Public benefits

The principal purpose of the charity is to support the advancement of the Christian religion by promoting the whole mission of the church, pastoral, social and evangelistic. Engaging and working with the society as a whole and offering support for those needing help are fundamental to practical delivery of the benefits of Christianity. The direct

benefit of participation in church life includes the enjoyment of public worship and giving, receiving of pastoral care , improved understanding of the values relating to civic engagement , community cohesion and providing a bridge between diverse groups as well as improved educational outcomes through the church’s ministry of teaching. To relief poverty by giving support and necessities to individuals that are not able to meet their daily needs.Also providing counselling services on money management, debt control. The direct benefit of the charity conducting this will bring direct connection to the individual in the society thus reaching the whole community. The third benefit -advancement of Education is key benefit to the community. Community education is very important, and the charity can play a major role in developing individual skills, competencies and understanding. We will provide classroom sessions to develop basic skills and knowledge required to bring the quality of life to the beneficiaries. These benefits can be demonstrated through feedback from those who attend the church, the general public and organisation who have received help from our purpose. We are sure that these purposes will never bring forth any harm to anyone. The charity beneficiaries are meant for our community. We don't see any obvious private benefit flowing from this purposes.

What your organisation does

Our Church as an organisation exists to advance the Christian faith in the following ways: - 1) Weekly worship services for members and non-members to present the teachings of the Bible and to provide opportunities for Christian response, including but not limited to public worship and prayer. The meetings are free of charge and open to all

These services are held each Sunday morning & also Saturday evenings. Other days fasting and prayer during the end of the month. 2) Weekly children’s' Bible open to all children of Primary School age from the local area (after written permission obtained from parents/guardians is received). 3) School outreach workers going into local schools and assisting with assemblies and after school bible clubs on a weekly basis. 4) Creche facility which operates during the weekly Worship services to allow parents some respite from the routine care of young children. 5) Youth Fellowship meetings - Junior Youth meetings on a regular basis. 6) Outreach and evangelism conducted weekly-outreach bus providing tea/coffee provides opportunities to speak to all members of the public, share the Christian faith and invite to evangelistic meetings. 7) Financial support/one off gifts to other Christian organisations in other parts of Ireland, UK and anywhere in the world. 8) Services are recorded and available on CD and the Internet -evidence of being listened to in other nations.

The charity’s classifications

  • The prevention or relief of poverty
  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of religion

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)
  • Ethnic minorities
  • Learning disabilities
  • Men
  • Older people
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Volunteers
  • Women
  • Youth (14-25 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Education/training
  • Religious activities

Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2024

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2023

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Charity accounts & reports for financial year end 31 March 2022

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Charitable purposes

B. OBJECTIVES: The Objects of the Church (“the Objects”) are for the benefits of the public: 1. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit; 2. To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of counselling and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think; and 3. To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Church Council from time to time may think fit.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 10 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Jacob Parayil John, Bt10 0An, 70 Sicily Park, Finaghy, BT10 0AN

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Jacob Parayil John
Mr Moncy Chacko
Mr Thomas Mathew

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland