--- title: "Bethel Ministries — check charity number 514666 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bethel Ministries a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 514666. The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty charity based in Sunderland. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bethel-ministries retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:16:16.088Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bethel Ministries is a registered charity (number 514666) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; overseas aid/famine relief; religious activities. Its latest reported income was £60,159 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bethel Ministries? Registered charity number 514666 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Sunderland Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05) £60,159 ## What does Bethel Ministries do? We have established a Christian Fellowship in a very needy area of Sunderland. We provide basic religious activities and reach out into the community to work amongst children and young people, women, one parent families and any other needs as they arise. ## What causes is Bethel Ministries registered for? The Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethel Ministries yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethel Ministries is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bethel-ministries&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bethel Ministries a legitimate charity? Yes. Bethel Ministries is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 514666) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bethel Ministries's charity number? Bethel Ministries's charity number is 514666. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 514666? Search 514666 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bethel Ministries do? We have established a Christian Fellowship in a very needy area of Sunderland. We provide basic religious activities and reach out into the community to work amongst children and young people, women, one parent families and any other needs as they arise. Does Bethel Ministries have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethel Ministries. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bethel Ministries? Bethel Ministries does not list a website in its register entry. Its official Charity Commission entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/514666).