--- title: "Bethlehem Development Trust — check charity number 1200065 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bethlehem Development Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1200065. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Hambridge. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bethlehem-development-trust retrieved: 2026-08-18T15:14:02.285Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bethlehem Development Trust is a registered charity (number 1200065) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £71,701 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 Bethlehem Development Trust? Registered charity number 1200065 Status Registered (active) Charity type Trust Location Hambridge Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £71,701 ## What does Bethlehem Development Trust do? To advance the Christian faith worldwide for the benefit of the public through producing and delivering Christian messages at churches, seminars, public celebration of religious festivals and any other Christian gathering and opportunities for networking (fellowship, discussion and working together) among established as well as emerging churches and church leaders ## What causes is Bethlehem Development Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bethlehem Development Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bethlehem Development Trust 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=bethlehem-development-trust&type=claim) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bethlehem Development Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. Bethlehem Development Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1200065) 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 Bethlehem Development Trust's charity number? Bethlehem Development Trust's charity number is 1200065. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1200065? Search 1200065 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 Bethlehem Development Trust do? To advance the Christian faith worldwide for the benefit of the public through producing and delivering Christian messages at churches, seminars, public celebration of religious festivals and any other Christian gathering and opportunities for networking (fellowship, discussion and working together) among established as well as emerging churches and church leaders Does Bethlehem Development Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bethlehem Development Trust. 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 Bethlehem Development Trust? Bethlehem Development Trust 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/1200065).