Thirtyone:eight
Also known as: Bethel Christian Centre, Churches Child Protection Advisory Service, Pcca - Christian Childcare (charitable), Ccpas, Thirtyoneeight
Thirtyone:eight is an independent Christian charity which helps individuals, supports organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. We work together with a network of thousands of faith and non-faith organisations, across the UK, helping them to create safer places. We are agency for DBS checks. www.thirtyoneeight.org
Activities & Mission
Thirtyone:eight is an independent Christian charity which helps individuals, supports organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. We work together with a network of thousands of faith and non-faith organisations, across the UK, helping them to create safer places. We are agency for DBS checks. www.thirtyoneeight.org
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,280,101 | £3,325,646 | £3,303,580 | £1,356,894 | £1,057,987 | 47 / 3 |
| 2024 | £3,084,073 | £3,201,470 | £3,190,911 | £1,414,622 | £1,091,326 | 44 / 2 |
| 2023 | £2,901,882 | £2,990,721 | £2,961,792 | £1,464,765 | £1,462,965 | 40 / 3 |
| 2022 | £2,567,870 | £2,644,824 | £2,635,925 | £1,613,690 | £1,613,690 | 36 / 3 |
| 2021 | £2,258,574 | £2,381,933 | £2,375,186 | £1,607,432 | £1,607,432 | 38 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Thirtyone:eight
What does Thirtyone:eight do?
Thirtyone:eight is an independent Christian charity which helps individuals, supports organisations, charities, faith and community groups to protect vulnerable people from abuse. We work together with a network of thousands of faith and non-faith organisations, across the UK, helping them to create safer places. We are agency for DBS checks. www.thirtyoneeight.org
How much income did Thirtyone:eight report in 2025?
Thirtyone:eight reported total income of £3.28m and reported expenditure of £3.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Thirtyone:eight?
Thirtyone:eight has a program ratio of 100.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Thirtyone:eight registered as a charity?
Thirtyone:eight was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 October 1991 as charity number 1004490. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs Thirtyone:eight?
Thirtyone:eight is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Wharrad. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Thirtyone:eight operate?
Thirtyone:eight operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Thirtyone:eight a registered charity?
Yes — Thirtyone:eight is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1004490.
Details
College Road
Hextable
SWANLEY
BR8 7LT
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Also Known As
- Bethel Christian Centre
- Churches Child Protection Advisory Service
- Pcca - Christian Childcare (charitable)
- Thirtyone:eight
- Ccpas
- Thirtyoneeight
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated