EMSWORTH 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 for prayer and contemplation. The teaching of Christianity through sermons etc. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through events and services. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £28,026 for the year, with total incoming resources of £132,374 against expenditure of £104,348. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves in the General Fund stood at £119,013, which is significantly above the policy target of six months' average expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern based on available monetary and human resources.
What the accounts disclose
“In October 2021, Emsworth church made a donation of £15,000 to the Methodist Church as its contribution to covering the shortfall in the valuation of the pension fund for ministers etc. In the summer of 2024, the pension fund had regained sufficient value that the donations requested from churches in 2021 were returned to them with interest; the sum of £16284.13 was received in September 2024.” — page 7
“The Reserves Policy of the Trustees is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to six months’ average expenditure.” — page 8
“The Church acts as agent for certain monies collected for other charities and related parties. These transactions are not reflected in the SOFA as they are not income of the Church. Instead the transactions are detailed in note 10 below.” — page 12
Trustees
- Rev David John Muskettchair
- ALAN JOHN HICKOX
- Catherine Mary Hall
- DAVID JONATHAN SAWYER
- DIANA HARRIS
- GEOFFREY WILLIAM EARDLEY
- Judith Ann Emerson
- MARGARET ANN SAWYER
- MRS DOT WARREN
- MRS GILL COOPER
- Marian Hughes
- Marilyn Jane Carroll
- Matthew Norman Thomas
- Nigel Roderick Bloodworth
- PAMELA MARGARET EARDLEY
- Peter John Gregory BSc PhD
- Sheila Margaret Revell
- VERONICA HICKOX
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £132k | £104k |
| 31/08/2024 | £115k | £96k |
| 31/08/2023 | £98k | £103k |
| 31/08/2022 | £99k | £110k |
| 31/08/2021 | £71k | £71k |
Common questions
Is EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £28,026 for the year, with total incoming resources of £132,374 against expenditure of £104,348. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves in the General Fund stood at £119,013, which is significantly above the policy target of six months' average expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern based on available monetary and human resources. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH
- CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
- CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH CHESTERFIELD
- NOTTING HILL METHODIST CHURCH
- WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH
- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH | £462k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH | £339k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH CHESTERFIELD | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NOTTING HILL METHODIST CHURCH | £936k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |