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CARNFORTH FREE METHODIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1059512 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Services of worship, prayer and bible study. Children and youth activities. Support, sports and social events for the church & the local community. Support to individuals and charities in the UK & worldwide.

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Latest income
£197k
Latest spending
£179k
Registered
1996
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that free reserves increased significantly to £174,253, exceeding the trustees' policy target of two months' expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and has fully repaid outstanding bank loans.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: two months expenditure (held: £174k)
“The charity does not have a formal reserves policy however it is the policy of the charity to maintain balances at a level equivalent to approximately two months expenditure to cover church running costs, should income fall.” — page 4
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Rev C Murgu received gross pay of £31,616 and pension contributions of £2,370. Rev I Ellershaw received gross pay of £34,423 and pension contributions of £2,370.
“Both the Lead Pastor and Associate Pastor (who are also Trustees) received remuneration for ministerial work done during the year. Rev C Murgu received gross pay of £31,616 (2023 - £30,141) and pension contributions of £2,370 (2023 - £2,070). Rev I Ellershaw received gross pay of £34,423 (2023 - £32,526) and pension contributions of £2,370 (2023 - £2,070).” — page 10
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: CFMC Development Company Limited
“The charity provided a loan to CFMC Development Company Limited, a company of which the charity is the sole shareholder” — page 16
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

CFMC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED — per its own Companies House accounts

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    Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

    Operates in: Cumbria · Lancashire

    Income and spending

    Financial year endIncomeSpending
    31/12/2025£197k£179k
    31/12/2024£308k£176k
    31/12/2023£226k£150k
    31/12/2022£334k£153k
    31/12/2021£300k£120k

    Common questions

    Is CARNFORTH FREE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?

    Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves increased significantly to £174,253, exceeding the trustees' policy target of two months' expenditure. The charity reports no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern and has fully repaid outstanding bank loans. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

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    Side by side with its peers

    CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
    CARNFORTH FREE METHODIST CHURCH£197k—0above—no doubt
    FREE METHODIST CHURCH, GARSTANG FY2024£217k—0below—no doubt
    FREE METHODIST CHURCH, FULWOOD FY2025£492k—0above—no doubt
    CARLTON PENTECOSTAL CHURCH FY2023£741kUnder £60,0000unclear—no doubt
    CARSHALTON BEECHES BAPTIST FREE CHURCH FY2025£320k—0above—no doubt
    WEST ORCHARD UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY FY2024£162k—0unclear—no doubt

    Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.