GUILDFORD METHODIST CHURCH
The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike.The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplation.The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities.Supporting other charities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of income over expenditure for the year, maintaining a healthy level of reserves bolstered by legacies. However, the trustees note that income is heavily dependent on a small number of members and highlight financial uncertainty arising from economic conditions and the potential loss of giving from older members.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Andrea Jean Campion-Smith
- BERYL ANN FARMER
- David Charles Birch
- Dr Alwyn Marriage
- Dr SUSAN ELIZABETH SNASHALL
- JAN HANCOCK
- JENNIFER ANN NOCKOLDS
- Janet Carolyn Glass
- MARGARET BIRCH
- MICHAEL LEE
- Michael John David Bishop
- NIGEL CAMPION-SMITH
- PHILIP ERNEST HANCOCK
- PROMILA SKELTON
- ROSAMUND TREMBATH
- ROSEMARY LEE
- Rev Paul Stuart Glass BA,MA,PhD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £45k | £34k |
| 31/08/2024 | £43k | £33k |
| 31/08/2023 | £41k | £28k |
| 31/08/2022 | £76k | £52k |
| 31/08/2021 | £37k | £25k |
Common questions
Is GUILDFORD METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of income over expenditure for the year, maintaining a healthy level of reserves bolstered by legacies. However, the trustees note that income is heavily dependent on a small number of members and highlight financial uncertainty arising from economic conditions and the potential loss of giving from older members. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.