BIRSTALL METHODIST CHURCH
THE PROVISION OF REGULAR PUBLIC ACTS OF WORSHIP OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH AND NON-MEMBERS ALIKE; THE TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES AND SMALL GROUPS; PASTORAL WORK INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND BEREAVED; PROVISION OF CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S ACTIVITIES; SUPPORTING THE WORK OF INTERNAL ORGANISATIONS OF THE CHURCH; PROMOTING THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH THROUGH ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church had a small surplus of just under £800 for the year, with total receipts of £99,107.09 and total expenditure of £98,315.88. The trustees report that reserves are significantly below the stated policy target, holding only £16,000 combined against a goal of £44,000, while carrying an outstanding loan of £15,400.
What the accounts disclose
“Ideally, we aim to hold in reserve sufficient money in our general funds to cover six month’s expenditure i.e. £44,000” — page 7
Trustees
- Rev Kim Leslie Alexanderchair
- ANDREW WEBSTER
- Alison Ruth King
- Andrew Biggins
- DOROTHY CAROLE BOND
- Dr CHRISTOPHER BRICE
- Graham Tennant
- JANE BRICE
- JOAN PEARSON
- Julie Bamford
- Julie Tinley
- MARION ELIZABETH LIQUORISH
- MAXILYN GEARY
- MRS CHRIS TILFORD
- Mary Downs
- Richard Tinley
- Susan Wheeler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £99k | £98k |
| 31/08/2024 | £90k | £89k |
| 31/08/2023 | £88k | £107k |
| 31/08/2022 | £67k | £75k |
| 31/08/2021 | £60k | £63k |
Common questions
Is BIRSTALL METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church had a small surplus of just under £800 for the year, with total receipts of £99,107.09 and total expenditure of £98,315.88. The trustees report that reserves are significantly below the stated policy target, holding only £16,000 combined against a goal of £44,000, while carrying an outstanding loan of £15,400.