STRATFORD METHODIST CHURCH
Stratford Methodist church provides worship and mission. Opportunities for worship in the Methodist Christian tradition are primarily through Sunday services, including Sunday school for children. Mission to the community takes the form of community work activities within the building, i.e. parents and toddler group, groups for elderly and letting of rooms for community use.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £34,713 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £2,228,022. The trustees report that free reserves of £429,322 are currently below the established policy target of £480,000, noting a shortfall of £50,578 required to achieve the target. The charity maintains a going concern status with adequate resources to meet its financial obligations.
What the accounts disclose
“We currently have about £429,322 in our total reserve and we need a further £50,578 to achieve our target of reserve.”
Trustees
- ATTO SAAH
- BERNICE JOHNSON
- DENISE SANDRA WALKER
- Dorothy Duddy
- EDMOND SIMPSON
- ERIC WALKER
- HONG NIO HO SRN, SCM
- ISAAC ANKOMAH
- MARGARET MARFO
- Rev ELIZABETH OWUSU OSEI
- Rev Paul Regan
- TINA AGYEMAN-MENSAH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £219k | £184k |
| 31/08/2024 | £208k | £150k |
| 31/08/2023 | £192k | £124k |
| 31/08/2022 | £168k | £79k |
| 31/08/2021 | £101k | £73k |
Common questions
Is STRATFORD METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £34,713 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted funds carried forward at £2,228,022. The trustees report that free reserves of £429,322 are currently below the established policy target of £480,000, noting a shortfall of £50,578 required to achieve the target. The charity maintains a going concern status with adequate resources to meet its financial obligations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2010 | £8k | Improvement of Toilet Facilities |