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Registered charity · No. 243256

Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel

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Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include religious activities, other charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31
£21,185
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31
£23,207
Registered charity number
243256
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
South Street
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes

Quick answer

Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel (number 243256) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel do?

Sunday meetings for preaching, teaching, worship, prayer: Coffee mornings provide instruction, support, fellowship: Support groups - drug & alcohol rehabilitation, mental health, veterans, other support groups as requested. Evening meetings provide teaching, encouragement, support, and fellowship: Support to the community: Operational base for Street pastors evening patrols, Place of Welcome.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel

Answers Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
The Waterside Community Church
Previous names on the register
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seamen's Bethal
Where it says it operates
Hampshire

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 243256. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel registered for?

Religious ActivitiesOther Charitable Purposes

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel as a registered charity (number 243256) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's charity number?
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's charity number is 243256. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 243256?
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What does Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel do?
Sunday meetings for preaching, teaching, worship, prayer: Coffee mornings provide instruction, support, fellowship: Support groups - drug & alcohol rehabilitation, mental health, veterans, other support groups as requested. Evening meetings provide teaching, encouragement, support, and fellowship: Support to the community: Operational base for Street pastors evening patrols, Place of Welcome.
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How can I donate to Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel?
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's website listed in our register data is http://www.thehenrycookcentre.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel?
The register records Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's trustees paid?
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel previously called?
The register lists this previous name for Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel: Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seamen's Bethal.
When was Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel registered as a charity?
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel was entered on the register on 20 September 1965.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.