TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, LOUGHBOROUGH
The provision of regular public acts of worship open to all. The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplation. The teaching of Christianity through sermons and small groups. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. The provision of youth organisations with a Christian ethos. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total cash funds held by the church decreased from £87,738 to £82,196 during the year, driven by a net deficit of £5,144 against total receipts of £132,038. The trustees' report indicates a policy to keep general reserves over £20,000, and the closing unrestricted reserves of £15,341 fall below this stated target. Land and buildings are valued at £4,884,132, providing significant asset backing despite the cash flow deficit.
What the accounts disclose
“At present, trustees are trying to keep general reserves at over £20,000, which represents less than 3 months expenditure.” — page 4
“The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes (custodian trustee)” — page 1
Trustees
- Rev Karen Anne Beechamchair
- ANDY THORPE
- Bryan Kenneth Harrison
- COLIN DAVID LAMB
- DAVID RICHARD BROOKS
- Kathleen Mary Hammond
- Linda Denise Bennett
- Margaret Hutchinson
- NIGEL ANTHONY COX
- NIGEL PHILIP WRIGHTON
- Peter Samuel Thorpe
- Rachel Susan Thorpe
- SAMUEL ROBERT PEACH
- Simon Richard Scoggins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £132k | £137k |
| 31/08/2024 | £124k | £102k |
| 31/08/2023 | £94k | £97k |
| 31/08/2022 | £105k | £98k |
| 31/08/2021 | £79k | £76k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, LOUGHBOROUGH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total cash funds held by the church decreased from £87,738 to £82,196 during the year, driven by a net deficit of £5,144 against total receipts of £132,038. The trustees' report indicates a policy to keep general reserves over £20,000, and the closing unrestricted reserves of £15,341 fall below this stated target. Land and buildings are valued at £4,884,132, providing significant asset backing despite the cash flow deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, LOUGHBOROUGH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, LOUGHBOROUGH as a grant recipient include THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HELEN JEAN COPE CHARITY | FY2025 | £2k |