NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE WEST METHODIST CIRCUIT
We have promoted the Christian faith in accordance with the doctorinal standards and the discipline of the methodist church by organising weekly acts of worship and meetings for fellowship. We have supported the charitable purpose of the church at connexional, district, circuit and local levels and other charitable organisations subsidiary or ancillary to the church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds are currently above the reserves policy limit, which is defined as the equivalent of relevant annual expenditure plus known fluctuations. The charity received significant external support, including £129,767 in grants from Newcastle City Council and a £30,000 pension refund, while total expenditure for the year was £182,641.
What the accounts disclose
“Newcastle city council provided us with grants totalling £129,767.” — page 7
“The reserves policy of the Circuit agreed by the Trustees is to hold the equivalent of the relevant annual expenditure, plus an estimate of any known fluctuations.” — page 8
Trustees
- Rev Timothy David Woolleychair
- ALAN GOLPHIN
- ANDY COWAN
- Alison Bates
- Alison Boyson
- Andrew Hislop Anderson
- Ann Cooper
- BRYAN ASHFORD
- Barbara Lanyon
- Christine Armstrong
- Christine Mary Ford
- DAVID FORRESTER
- Diane McFarlane
- Dr YVONNE HART
- Eileen Bell
- Evelyn Elizabeth Warren
- GEOFFREY THOMAS WESLEY DENT
- Hazel Sargeant
- JOHN STANLEY AUSTEN DODDS
- JULIA ANNE HARBOTTLE
- JUNE EDITH WILSON
- Judith Ann Scott
- Karin Tapson
- LEONORA LIGHTFOOT
- Lynn Forrester
- MALCOLM ATHEY
- Melvyn Brown
- Morne Van Niekirk
- Nigel Bates
- PAMELA VARLEY
- PAULINE BETTY GROVES
- PETER JOSEPH WILLEY FCA
- PHILIP BALLARD
- Peter Dalby Michell
- REV PATRICIA ANN BROOKS BA / MTH.
- RICHARD JOHN VARLEY
- ROBERT HARLE
- ROSEMARY GRAY
- Rachel Wood
- Rev COLIN BARRICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £387k | £420k |
| 31/08/2024 | £238k | £332k |
| 31/08/2023 | £318k | £274k |
| 31/08/2022 | £218k | £316k |
| 31/08/2021 | £206k | £229k |
Common questions
Is NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE WEST METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds are currently above the reserves policy limit, which is defined as the equivalent of relevant annual expenditure plus known fluctuations. The charity received significant external support, including £129,767 in grants from Newcastle City Council and a £30,000 pension refund, while total expenditure for the year was £182,641. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.