Charity
BETHESDA (KATONG) CHURCH
About
What does BETHESDA (KATONG) CHURCH do?
Bethesda (Katong) Church, located on Katong & Joo Chiat Walking Trail, is a worshipping community dedicated to bringing individuals closer to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith through abiding in Him. Their mission involves empowering believers with the Holy Spirit for impactful global influence.
Founded
1985
People
foo tai sing, tan seng khoon, tio kheh aun, loon sum loon, chia eng chuan, lee chee kwang, lim huey sheng, tio phaik hoon, simons wong kok liang, oh shih ming
Causes
No PovertyHealth & WellnessEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1985
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Provides a community space for worship and spiritual growth, fostering social connections among members.
- Offers religious education programs to children and adults, promoting moral values and personal development.
- Organizes outreach activities such as food drives or volunteer work, contributing to the local community's wellbeing.
- Supports individuals in need through financial assistance, counseling services, or other forms of aid.
- Promotes environmental conservation initiatives within its facilities and community engagement programs.
- Encourages social cohesion by welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and fostering inclusivity.
Donation Income
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Provides a community space for worship and spiritual growth, fostering social connections among members.
- Offers religious education programs to children and adults, promoting moral values and personal development.
- Organizes outreach activities such as food drives or volunteer work, contributing to the local community's wellbeing.
- Supports individuals in need through financial assistance, counseling services, or other forms of aid.
- Promotes environmental conservation initiatives within its facilities and community engagement programs.
- Encourages social cohesion by welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and fostering inclusivity.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,621,343 | 1,330,489 | 1,898,345 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 1,621,343 | 1,330,489 | 1,898,345 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 15,227 | 38,084 | 118,638 |
| Investment Income | 90,884 | 73,874 | 81,183 |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | 672,357 | 1,402,964 | 87,608 |
| Total Receipts | 2,399,811 | 2,845,411 | 2,185,774 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 3,221 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 1,844,183 | 1,709,125 | 1,614,934 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 93,499 | 96,174 | 285,205 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 1,937,682 | 1,805,299 | 1,900,139 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Expenditure | 1,937,682 | 1,805,299 | 1,900,139 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 15,300,000 | 14,800,000 | 13,550,000 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 241,176 | 394,667 | 594,155 |
| Investments | 351,754 | 358,199 | 364,644 |
| Inventories | 2,920 | 2,396 | 2,354 |
| Account Receivables | 0 | 0 | 3,735 |
| Cash & Deposits | 3,561,223 | 3,406,721 | 3,407,413 |
| Other Assets | 2,548 | 3,432 | 6,126 |
| Total Assets | 19,459,621 | 18,965,415 | 17,928,427 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 13,248,984 | 12,417,352 | 10,845,485 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 6,125,879 | 6,495,383 | 7,027,139 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 19,374,863 | 18,912,735 | 17,872,624 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 84,758 | 52,680 | 55,803 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 84,758 | 52,680 | 55,803 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 19,459,621 | 18,965,415 | 17,928,427 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 25,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| No. of Employees | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Total Employee Cost | 458,564 | 464,296 | 397,279 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 223,050 | 205,774 | 147,221 |
People
At Bethesda (Katong) Church, individuals come together to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their faith through spiritual guidance and community support. The church aims to empower believers with the Holy Spirit for effective global influence and impactful outreach.
foo tai sing
tan seng khoon
tio kheh aun
loon sum loon
chia eng chuan
lee chee kwang
lim huey sheng
tio phaik hoon
simons wong kok liang
oh shih ming
News
Similar Charities
