BISHOP STREET METHODIST CHURCH LEICESTER
Seeks to advance the Christian Faith by holding public worship and providing facilities and resources to all for reflection and prayer as well as for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals.Provides space and meeting rooms for charities and local organisations.Works extensively with children, young people and the elderly.Supports the wider Church Community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £2,041 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, general unrestricted funds totalled £14,812, which is below the stated policy target of covering six months of budgeted expenditure. The charity holds a £13,000 interest-free loan from the Leicester Trinity Circuit.
What the accounts disclose
“We aim ideally to hold in reserves sufficient money in our General Fund to cover six months budgeted expenditure.” — page 11
“The four trustees marked -- additionally perform roles for the Leicester Trinity Methodist Circuit, a charity related to Bishop Street Methodist Church, for which they receive stipends, expenses or other remuneration from that charity in line with Methodist charity governance and procedures.”
“The four trustees marked -- additionally perform roles for the Leicester Trinity Methodist Circuit, a charity related to Bishop Street Methodist Church, for which they receive stipends, expenses or other remuneration from that charity”
“The outstanding loan from the Leicester Trinity Circuit remains at £13,000.”
“The four trustees marked -- additionally perform roles for the Leicester Trinity Methodist Circuit, a charity related to Bishop Street Methodist Church, for which they receive stipends, expenses or other remuneration from that charity”
“The outstanding loan from the Leicester Trinity Circuit remains at £13,000.”
Trustees
- Rev Liam Dacre-Davischair
- Alison Skinner
- BARBARA MARY GILL BA
- DEIRDRE ANN BRUNNING MA
- DR MARGARET BYRON BSC PHD
- Dr Gillian Butcher
- Dr MIRIAM CLARE STEVENSON BA PHD
- MARTIN GORDON BRIERS
- Margaret Mackley
- OWEN ANTHONY MOORE MA OXON
- PELANI ZIBA
- Peter Chitsenga
- Robin Stevenson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £80k | £78k |
| 31/08/2024 | £81k | £87k |
| 31/08/2023 | £74k | £78k |
| 31/08/2022 | £79k | £89k |
| 31/08/2021 | £77k | £113k |
Common questions
Is BISHOP STREET METHODIST CHURCH LEICESTER financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £2,041 on unrestricted funds for the year ended 31 August 2025. Per the trustees' report, general unrestricted funds totalled £14,812, which is below the stated policy target of covering six months of budgeted expenditure. The charity holds a £13,000 interest-free loan from the Leicester Trinity Circuit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 23/09/2015 | £44k | "Bishop Street Methodist Church Organ Restoration Project" |