HORSFORTH GROVE METHODIST CHURCH
The maintenance of regular worship, taking account of the whole church family, in response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Providing a fellowship that makes all welcome and which uses all forms of communication. Serving God, especially with young people and the elderly.Evangelism and support for projects within the community and outreach in the wider world
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church has moved from a period of financial difficulty to a stable footing, achieving a surplus for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are being rebuilt, with the General Fund increasing to £36,109, while the charity aims to accumulate reserves equivalent to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“The General Fund comprises the unrestricted reserves of the Church. Whilst still being built up, it aims to accumulate the equivalent of six months potential expenditure, currently estimated as between £80,000 to £85,000.” — page 21
“This includes payment of the full Circuit Assessment for the church, which was £61,966 together with an additional voluntary donation to make the paid amount up to £65,000. This is a major and ongoing expenditure for sustaining and supporting the ministry and work of the Leeds South and West Circuit of which The Grove is one of eighteen constituent churches.” — page 4
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Trustees
- Rev Michelle Sarah Onyett MA BAchair
- Andrew James Walker
- Ann Bailey
- BARBARA CAROLE BUCKLEY DIP ED
- Barry George Martin
- Carol Patricia Hoyle
- Christine Martin
- David Robert Buckley
- Eric James Douglass
- Graham Derek Hoyle
- Helena Jane Watkins
- JUDITH CHAPLIN
- Janet Taylor
- KEITH WHITHAM BSc
- Kath Ashby
- Linda Susan Douglass
- Michael Wallis
- PATRICIA WHITHAM
- PETER MAWSON BED MPHIL
- Paul Thompson
- Philip John Maud
- SALLY WOLFE
- Suzanne Elizabeth Arnold
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £256k | £212k |
| 31/08/2024 | £161k | £171k |
| 31/08/2023 | £141k | £157k |
| 31/08/2022 | £130k | £135k |
| 31/08/2021 | £92k | £100k |
Common questions
Is HORSFORTH GROVE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church has moved from a period of financial difficulty to a stable footing, achieving a surplus for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves are being rebuilt, with the General Fund increasing to £36,109, while the charity aims to accumulate reserves equivalent to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BASINGSTOKE COMMUNITY CHURCHES | 1 | £0 |
Charities like this
- The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City
- WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE
- BECKMINSTER METHODIST CHURCH
- EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
- THE METHODIST CHURCH, HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HORSFORTH GROVE METHODIST CHURCH | £256k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WESTBOURNE GROVE CHURCH | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, GROVE | £221k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BECKMINSTER METHODIST CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |