MINT METHODIST CHURCH
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Objects
The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the date of union the advancement of -(a) the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the dicipline of the Methodist Church;(b) any charitable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district, circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church;(c) any charitable purpose for the time being of any society or institution subsiduary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;(d) any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,530,934, with net current assets of £60,556.64, which the trustees note provides just short of six months' cover for unrestricted expenditure. The charity reports that balances have stabilized despite challenging financial times, having received grants that improved building fabric and reduced running costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“As at 31 August 2025 the net current assets of the Church were £60,556.64. So, the balance gives just short of six months' cover for unrestricted expenditure.” — page 8
“Christine Ware received remuneration of £12,619 (2024: £12,263) during the year. Renumeration relates to employment not related to duties as a trustee.” — page 29
“Christine Ware received remuneration of £12,619 (2024: £12,263) during the year. Renumeration relates to employment not related to duties as a trustee.” — page 29
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/06/2026)
Trustees
- Dr Simon Huw Leigh MTh DThMchair
- BARBARA MARY EASTON
- BARBARA PILLIDGE BA, DIPED
- BRONWEN LEA MED
- Christine Shelagh Ware
- DAVID HORN
- DIANE O'NEILL
- Dr Alison Sheila Franklin
- Dr Elizabeth GAYTON
- Dr Roger Kingsley Day
- Dr Saeyeon Roh
- IAN GORDON BLACK CPFA
- JANE CHRYSTABEL SKINNER
- JOHN MORGAN DRAISEY MA
- Janice Heath
- KATHERINE JANE KIRKMAN
- MAUREEN ANN COLEMAN M.A., B.ED
- MIKE PILLIDGE
- Martin Ross Myhill
- NEWBURY JAMES WENDOVER
- NICK WARE B.Ed.
- PETER JOHN CORDERY BEd
- PROF STEPHEN EDMUND GILLAM LEA MA. PHD.
- Paul Grimes
- Paul Violet
- Peter Coleman
- Rev SUNGIL HAN MA, BA
- STEPHEN PAUL HADDAD
- Stephen Alexander Lawson
- Sue Finch ACIB LTCL
- Susan Isabel Cordery
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £281k | £336k |
| 31/08/2024 | £343k | £312k |
| 31/08/2023 | £284k | £250k |
| 31/08/2022 | £201k | £217k |
| 31/08/2021 | £200k | £199k |
Common questions
Is MINT METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,530,934, with net current assets of £60,556.64, which the trustees note provides just short of six months' cover for unrestricted expenditure. The charity reports that balances have stabilized despite challenging financial times, having received grants that improved building fabric and reduced running costs. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £477k |
| THE ARCHBISHOPS' COUNCIL | 1 | £155k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, HORWICH, DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER | 1 | £50 |
Charities like this
- GRANGEWOOD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH
- CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD
- TABERNACLE CARDIFF
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
- West Midlands Methodist District
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINT METHODIST CHURCH | £281k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| GRANGEWOOD ROAD METHODIST CHURCH | £123k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ENGLAND | £473k | £70,000 - £80,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST.MARTIN-OF-TOUR, CHELSFIELD | £261k | — | 0 | above | 7.6% | no doubt |
| TABERNACLE CARDIFF | £625k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |