2026-04-05-accounts - Bethel Prayer House Camberley

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BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY

Trustee Annual Report and Receipt and Payment account for the year ended 05/04/2026

Registered charity in England and Wales Charity number - 1161705

Trustees' Annual Report for the period

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From	Period start date			To	Period end date
	06	04	2025		05	04	2026

Section A Reference and administration details

Charity name BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY Other names charity is known by

Registered charity number (if any) 1161705

Charity's principal address Queen Mary Avenue Camberley Postcode GU15 3BH

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Santa Bahadur Gurung	Chair
	Dev Bahadur Thapa	Trustee
	Tara Bahadur Ale	Trustee

Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)

Name	Dates acted if not for whole year
NA

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address	Type of adviser Name Address
NA

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

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Section B Structure, governance and management

Description of the charity’s trusts: - Bethel Prayer House is a local church based in Camberley, United Kingdom. Our mission is to spread awareness of Lord Jesus, and to make him known through the preaching of the gospel. We love and value every person because the Lord cares for everyone equally and we strive to follow these teachings through charitable donations and community work. In everything we do, we seek to glorify God (Jesus) and edify man.

Type of governing document

FOUNDATION MODEL CONSTITUTION

(eg. trust deed, constitution)

How the charity is constituted

CIO

(eg. trust, association, company)

New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees according to the Trustee selection methods charity’s governing document.

(eg. appointed by, elected by)

Additional governance issues (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:

policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
As set out in the constitution
Current trustee Structure
As per the constitution if and when required
The Board of trustees must have at least three members and is responsible for setting strategies and policies and ensuring that these are implemented. All trustees give their time freely, and no trustee remuneration will be paid. The Trustees maintains sound risk management and internal control systems.
relationship with any related parties;
trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.

Section C Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document

The object of the CIO is to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in accordance with the statement of beliefs and practices in the schedule attached to the constitution referred to above in Camberley and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the charity trustees may from time to time think fit

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The trustees review all activities each year to ensure the church follows the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and their guidance on the advancement of Christian faith as defined by our Constitution.

Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)

The Church conducts regular meetings and fellowships such as prayer, worship, and teaching the Christian faith to both adults and children and elderly in accordance with the constitution. The Church contributes to missionary work abroad and in the UK. It also give gifts to individuals -not church members - who are engaged in full-time missionary work or retired from such activities as are set out in the objects and constitution of the CIO.

All the trustees have read the guidance issued by the charity commission on public benefit and uphold them accordingly. The trustees are responsible for overseeing the charities policies on: -

Complaints handling
Conflicting interests
Risk management
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)

The church policy on programme related investments is to selectively deploy capital to support partner Christian ministries where it directly advances the Christian faith. In line with this, an 18-month interest free concessionary loan of £40,000 was granted to another church to facilitate their building acquisition.

You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:

All the church activities are conducted by volunteers. The church does not have any paid employees.

policy on grantmaking;
policy programme related investment;
contribution made by volunteers.

March 2012

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Section D Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year

At Bethel prayer house, our achievements and activities are rooted in prayer and faithful commitment of our church members. Over the past year, the church has continued to serve dedicatedly despite facing substantial external challenges. Worsening economic pressures, the rising cost of living, global conflicts, and natural disasters have created additional hardships. These factors have required our members to remain highly adaptive and responsive to immediate crises, while simultaneously working towards long-term sustainable solutions.

Despite these difficulties, the church successfully maintained its full schedule of weekly services and fellowship meetings throughout the year. This included Sunday worship services, Tuesday prayer meetings, Friday youth ministries, and Saturday sisters' meetings. Through these combined in-person and online ministries, the church positively impacted the lives of more than 100 individuals.

In fulfillment of our charitable objectives, the church provided significant financial grants to other churches in UK, Nepal and India to support their local charitable work. In addition to this regional outreach, the church expanded its evangelical mission internationally by undertaking a dedicated gospel preaching trip to Portugal and Austria to share the gospel and strengthen cross-border ministry. Locally, we extended financial gifts to individuals engaged in full-time ministry, as well as to various UK Churches hosting Youth and Holy Convocations. Local benevolence efforts also included direct welfare support to sick members of our congregation and students facing financial hardship. Furthermore, the church fostered community cohesion by hosting various church-wide and youth outings, which enjoyed near-total participation from our members. Throughout the year, we have remained steadfast in providing prayerful and pastoral support to everyone in need within our community.

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Section E Financial review

The trustee’s policy is to maintain a reasonable working reserve to Brief statement of the safeguard the church against unforeseen circumstances. This policy is charity’s policy on reserves essential given the terms of our lease agreement for our ageing building, which require the church to fund all ongoing maintenance and operational running costs.

Notable capital expenditure during the financial year included the successful refurbishment of our Car park. As of 5 April 2026, the church’s total reserves stood at £133,586. This balance accounts for a £40,000 concessionary loan extended to another church for property acquisition. The trustees have verified that making this interest-free loan does not compromise the church’s ability to cover its own building lease liabilities or operational costs. Looking ahead, the trustees intend to utilize these reserves to acquire property in the near future, aiming to provide essential accommodation for individual in need.

Details of any funds materially in deficit

Further financial review details (Optional information)

You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:

the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
Our funds mainly come from tithes and offerings from church members residing in the UK in the form of cash or bank transfers through regular giving on every Sunday or one-off donations. People also donate anonymously through offerings on Sunday Church services. The church opens all Sunday throughout the year. The church did not conduct any fundraising activities during the year.
All monies collected are recorded for accounting purpose. All donations and church activities are made to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in accordance with the constitution.
The trustees have adopted a low-risk investment approach by placing specified cash balances into a short-term fixed deposit. This strategy secures capital liquidity while generating interest revenue to further enhance our ministry outreach and operational objectives.

Section F Other optional information

Section G Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)

Full name(s) Mr Santa Bahadur Gurung

Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Chair etc)

Date 12/08/2026

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY trustees/members of On accounts for the year 05 April 2026 Charity no 1161705 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity “BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY” for the year ended 05/04/2026 . Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of theActor • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply. Signed: Date: 12/08/2026 Name: SANGEETA GURUNG Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:* 71 Hereford Road Feltham TW13 5BU

October 2018

IER

	BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY	BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY	BETHEL PRAYER HOUSE CAMBERLEY	1161705	CC16a
	For the period from	06/04/2025	To	05/04/2026

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 58,509 - - 3,338 - - - - 61,847 - - - 61,847 8,084 11,812 2,217 28,208 1,750 3,340 132 429 1,314 1,590 58,876 40,000 - 40,000 98,876 - 37,028 - 170,615 133,587	Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 58,509 - - 3,338 - - - - 61,847 - - - 61,847 8,084 11,812 2,217 28,208 1,750 3,340 132 429 1,314 1,590 58,876 40,000 - 40,000 98,876 - 37,028	Last year to the nearest £
Tithes and offerings	58,509				54,042
Gift aid	-				-
	-				-
Interest income	3,338				3,926
	-				-
	-				-
	-				-
	-				-
*Sub total*(Gross income for AR)	61,847				57,968

A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-
	-				-
*Sub total*	-				-
*Total receipts* A3 Payments
					57,968

Churchprovisions	8,084				11,719
Charitable activities	11,812				36,427
Church activities	2,217				6,160
Repair and maintenance	28,208				4,581
Insurance	1,750				2,354
Utilities	3,340				5,413
Bank charges	132				137
Subscription/Membership	429				-
Administration expenses	1,314				1,343
Equipment replacement	1,590				-



*Sub total*	58,876				68,134

A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Loans/Advances	40,000				-
	-				-
*Sub total*	40,000				-
*Total payments* *Net of receipts/(payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end *Cash funds this year end*
					68,134

	- 37,028	-	-	- 37,028	- 10,166
	-	-	-	-	-
	170,615	-	-	170,615	180,781
	133,587	-	-	133,587	170,615

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

12/08/2026

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets	Signature Details Details Saving account Current account Cash-in-hand Details Details *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 108,768 - 24,818 - - - 133,587 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name SHANTA BAHADUR GURUNG TARA BAHADUR ALE	Last year to nearest £
			105,430
			65,186
			-
			170,615
			TRUE
			Endowment funds to nearest £
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			Current value (optional)
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			Current value (optional)
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			When due (optional)






			Date of approval
		SHANTA BAHADUR GURUNG	12/08/2026
		TARA BAHADUR ALE	12/08/2026

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

12/08/2026