NAILSEA METHODIST CHURCH
The provision of regular public acts of worship. The teaching of Christianity. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. The provision of a Fellowship Meeting, Parents and Toddler's Group, Girl's Brigade, Book Club, Craft Group and Film Club. We support a Counselling service by providing office and rooms and also visit Bristol Bus Station to provide support to the homeless.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £170,680, exceeding the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £39,395 for the year, with total receipts of £174,235 against payments of £134,840. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“Offerings and tax recovered 77,808”
“The minimum reserve based on this policy was some £50,000 at 31st August 2025.” — page 6
“One trustee, Corinne Day, was employed on a part time basis as Church Office Co-ordinator.” — page 3
“One trustee, Corinne Day, was employed on a part time basis as Church Office Co-ordinator. During the year, aggregate donations from trustees amounted to £37,356” — page 3
Trustees
- Rev Sally-Ann Ratcliffechair
- ALAN CHARLES EMERY
- Anita Rhona Dale
- Ceri Ann Bowen
- Corinne Day
- DAVID EDWARD MARKALL
- Diane Todd
- ELEANOR CAMPBELL ESPLEY
- ELIZABETH MARY ROSE
- FELICITY MARGARET GIBB BA ED
- JANE ROSEMARY POWELL FINST LEX
- JOHN DAVID PAYNE
- John David Silvester
- Joy Matilda Shipway
- Lesley Anne Rogers
- MARJORIE JOAN SHARP
- MICHAEL ROSE
- Meryl Audrey Markall
- Nigel Stuart Hardman
- PETER GEOFFREY TODD
- Phyllis Abidah Wilmott
- REV DAVID GEORGE SHARP MA BD
- REVD DR RUSSELl GEOFFREY HERBERT
- RICHARD HUGH LANCASTER
- ROSE LANCASTER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £174k | £135k |
| 31/08/2024 | £195k | £192k |
| 31/08/2023 | £179k | £170k |
| 31/08/2022 | £150k | £149k |
| 31/08/2021 | £169k | £127k |
Common questions
Is NAILSEA METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased to £170,680, exceeding the trustees' stated minimum policy target of £50,000. The charity reported a net surplus of £39,395 for the year, with total receipts of £174,235 against payments of £134,840. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. 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
- EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
- SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH
- WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH
- CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
- NOTTING HILL METHODIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH, NAILSEA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAILSEA METHODIST CHURCH | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH | £462k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH | £339k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NOTTING HILL METHODIST CHURCH | £936k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |