ST JAMES ROAD METHODIST CHURCH
Provision of public religious worship.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £3,010,905, comprising a General Fund of £111,527 and Designated Funds of £2,899,378. The filing notes that the church premises have developed into a thriving community hub following a 2020 refurbishment project, with ongoing use by various local groups and NHS trusts. There are no stated reserves policy targets or material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial health.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Stephen Edward Robinsonchair
- Alicia Gilbert
- Claire Elizabeth Hill
- Deborah Anne Craggs
- HUGH EVANS
- Jemma Hack
- Joanna Cookson
- LORRAE ELLEN KIBBLE
- Louise Evans
- Manosree Fordham
- Margaret Rose Tout
- Mary Christina Horsfall
- Maureen Elizabeth Syed
- NEIL ROGER HITCH
- Patricia Jane Wood
- RUSSELL Joshua HACK
- Rachel Jane Pearce
- Rev John Gareth Hughes
- Rev Penelope Jane Thorne
- Richard Kapend
- Richard Pearce
- SUSAN KATHRYN BAILEY
- Sarah Rachel Dennison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £313k | £251k |
| 31/08/2024 | £302k | £246k |
| 31/08/2023 | £260k | £219k |
| 31/08/2022 | £224k | £185k |
| 31/08/2021 | £185k | £509k |
Common questions
Is ST JAMES ROAD METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted funds of £3,010,905, comprising a General Fund of £111,527 and Designated Funds of £2,899,378. The filing notes that the church premises have developed into a thriving community hub following a 2020 refurbishment project, with ongoing use by various local groups and NHS trusts. There are no stated reserves policy targets or material uncertainties regarding the charity's financial health. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/11/2022 | £7k | Lighting Upgrade Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2021 | £10k | Connect Technology Enhancement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2020 | £10k | Church & Nursery Rooms Refurbishment |