MORPETH 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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £8943 for the year ended 31st August 2025. The trustees aim to operate on a balanced annual budget and have approved a reserves policy targeting approximately six months of normal expenditure. Staffing costs are noted to fall following redundancies in September 2025, with responsibilities taken on by church members.
What the accounts disclose
“Church Council approved a Reserves Policy holding reserves approximately equal to six months of normal expenditure, in accordance with the recommendation from the Methodist Connexion.”
Trustees
- Rev ANTONY OAKLEYchair
- Bridget Rowbottom
- Catherine Wakefield
- Clive Kemp
- David Simpson
- Dorothy Potts
- John Dennis Carss
- John Leithead
- Judith Helen Quenet
- Lorraine Bronsema
- Maureen Baker
- PATRICIA FOLKARD
- Pam Oakley
- Paul Reginald Crook
- Vivien Ann Scott
- Wendy Garvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £100k | £90k |
| 31/08/2024 | £122k | £142k |
| 31/08/2023 | £132k | £132k |
| 31/08/2022 | £131k | £135k |
| 31/08/2021 | £118k | £123k |
Common questions
Is MORPETH METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £8943 for the year ended 31st August 2025. The trustees aim to operate on a balanced annual budget and have approved a reserves policy targeting approximately six months of normal expenditure. Staffing costs are noted to fall following redundancies in September 2025, with responsibilities taken on by church members. Its FY2025 accounts were audited.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rock Foundation | 10/09/2002 | £59k | Grant awarded to Morpeth Methodist Church (Northumberland) |