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title: "Bethesda Methodist Church — check charity number 1188011 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bethesda Methodist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1188011. Religious Activities charity based in Great Norwood Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bethesda-methodist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:15:40.845Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bethesda Methodist Church is a registered charity (number 1188011) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £158,359 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Bethesda Methodist Church?

Registered charity number

1188011

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Great Norwood Street

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£158,359

Website

[wp.bethesda-church.org.uk](https://wp.bethesda-church.org.uk/)

## What does Bethesda Methodist Church do?

Bethesda Methodist Church serves the Leckhampton community of Cheltenham offering a welcoming and caring approach to church activities both within the building and surrounding areas.

## What causes is Bethesda Methodist Church registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethesda Methodist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethesda Methodist Church 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bethesda Methodist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bethesda Methodist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1188011) 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 Bethesda Methodist Church's charity number?

Bethesda Methodist Church's charity number is 1188011. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1188011?

Search 1188011 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 Bethesda Methodist Church do?

Bethesda Methodist Church serves the Leckhampton community of Cheltenham offering a welcoming and caring approach to church activities both within the building and surrounding areas.

Does Bethesda Methodist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethesda Methodist Church. 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 Bethesda Methodist Church?

Bethesda Methodist Church's website is https://wp.bethesda-church.org.uk/ — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on 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/1188011).