DURHAM CITY METHODISTS
Religous worship and associated activities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £324,063 at the end of the year, supported by receipts of £228,179 and payments of £225,741. The charity reports no paid employees and maintains significant asset values, with buildings listed at an insurance value of £16,313,774. The filing confirms resources are adequate for the preparation of accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
What the accounts disclose
“Payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church by agreement with the Church Council. 500.00” — page 10
“Payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church by agreement with the Church Council. 500.00” — page 10
“Payment in lieu of expenses to Mrs P Bissell in her capacity as Church Secretary. 500.00” — page 10
“Payments made to trustees for additional services provided to the Church by agreement with the Church Council. 500.00” — page 10
“Payment in lieu of expenses to Mrs P Bissell in her capacity as Church Secretary. 500.00” — page 10
Trustees
- ANN ELIZABETH VIRGINIA BRADBROOK BA
- Alison Mary Ainslie
- CHRISTINE HILL HIGHAM
- DEACON RUTH MARION LACKENBY
- DOREEN LAWSON
- Elizabeth Anne Scott
- Gwynyth Purvis
- Hilary Margaret Phillips
- JACQUELINE MARY LUCIA FIELDING
- JANE ELLEN DUNDEE
- JOHN SCOTT
- JOHN WALTER CHAMBERLAYNE MA
- Joan Portrey
- John Edward Gibson
- John Niven
- KATH TURNER CERT.ED.
- Lily Mary Hogg
- Lynda Susan Underwood
- MARGARET THOMPSON
- MARION HART
- MATTHEW PHILLIPS
- MELVYN HIGHAM
- Margaret Campbell Best
- PATRICIA JOHNSON
- PAUL HARRISON
- Penny Bissell LLB Hons
- Prof Alan Purvis
- Rev John Archer Squares
- Robert Edward Warne
- SUZANNE MEIN
- Stephen Peter Bissell
- Stuart Lawson
- Teresa Davidson
- Trevor William Coburn
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £228k | £243k |
| 31/08/2024 | £189k | £249k |
| 31/08/2023 | £242k | £202k |
| 31/08/2022 | £235k | £253k |
| 31/08/2021 | £103k | £106k |
Common questions
Is DURHAM CITY METHODISTS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted funds increased to £324,063 at the end of the year, supported by receipts of £228,179 and payments of £225,741. The charity reports no paid employees and maintains significant asset values, with buildings listed at an insurance value of £16,313,774. The filing confirms resources are adequate for the preparation of accounts on a receipts and payments basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| MILLS AND REEVE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- EAST DURHAM CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, DURHAM
- NOTTINGHAM TRENT VALLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT
- UPTON METHODIST CHURCH
- THE LANTERN METHODIST CHURCH OF WIMBLEDON AND RAYNES PARK
- DANBURY MISSION CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM CITY METHODISTS | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EAST DURHAM CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS, DURHAM | £439k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM TRENT VALLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UPTON METHODIST CHURCH | £247k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LANTERN METHODIST CHURCH OF WIMBLEDON AND RAYNES PARK | £300k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |