EAST ANGLIA DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the District holds unrestricted reserves of £543,252 within the General Fund, supported by significant restricted funds totaling £1,015,674. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the District's financial viability for at least 12 months from the date of approval. The entity reports a total net asset value of £1,850,259, comprising fixed assets of £725,000 and current assets of £1,125,259.
What the accounts disclose
“Dr Y Finch, District Devlopment Enabler, was paid remuneration for her duties during the year which amounted to £19,519 gross (2023: £18,601), and pension contributions of £797 (2023: £505). Other Trustees expenses and stipends amounted to £10,135 (2023: £nil).” — page 17
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/09/2023)
Trustees
- Chris Finbow
- Deacon Donna Ely
- Dr Liz Cope
- Dr Yasmin Finch
- Judith Read
- Maggie Finbow
- RICHARD LESLIE DEAN
- Rev Colin Telfer
- Rev Helen Hollands
- Rev James Bamber
- Rev Judith Bell
- Rev Mary Sachikonye
- Rev Paul Critchley
- SHAUN CUSHION
- SUSAN JANE ELDRIDGE FCII, FPMI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.5m | £1.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.0m | £957k |
| 31/08/2022 | £985k | £865k |
| 31/08/2021 | £893k | £795k |
Common questions
Is EAST ANGLIA DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the District holds unrestricted reserves of £543,252 within the General Fund, supported by significant restricted funds totaling £1,015,674. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the District's financial viability for at least 12 months from the date of approval. The entity reports a total net asset value of £1,850,259, comprising fixed assets of £725,000 and current assets of £1,125,259. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/11/2024 | £523k | "Light and Life For All" |