--- title: "Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel — check charity number 243256 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 243256. Religious Activities charity based in South Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/cook-s-bethel-otherwise-seaman-s-bethel retrieved: 2026-08-19T13:56:26.057Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel is a registered charity (number 243256) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £21,185 (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 Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel? Registered charity number 243256 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location South Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £21,185 Website [www.thehenrycookcentre.org](http://www.thehenrycookcentre.org/) ## 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. ## What causes is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel registered for? Religious ActivitiesOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel 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=cook-s-bethel-otherwise-seaman-s-bethel&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thehenrycookcentre.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel a legitimate charity? Yes. Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 243256) 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 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? Search 243256 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 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. Does Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel. 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 Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel? Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel's website is http://www.thehenrycookcentre.org — 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/243256).