BATTERSEA METHODIST MISSION
The work and witness of Battersea Methodist Mission has continued through the year. The trustees decided and started renovating the four storey building to an acceptable standard. On the 5th of August 2010, building was reopened for church services and offices. Imani project reopened and music school for young people newly established. Battersea is now a home voluntary organisations.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £77,511 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £2,942,249 to £2,864,738. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, and the trustees consider that the current level of reserves ensures the ability to continue activities despite the deficit. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that the free reserves which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level at least equivalent to between three and six months expenditure.” — page 5
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/11/2020)
Trustees
- Adwoa Boateng
- Delaine Hylton
- Dora Bannerman
- Dorothy Obu-Cann
- Evelyn Boateng
- Florence Fombo
- Georgina Aidoo
- Gertrude Boakye
- Oladunni Oderinde
- Patricia Edosomwan
- Rebecca Brown
- Rev Rosamund Hollingsworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £142k | £220k |
| 31/08/2024 | £113k | £98k |
| 31/08/2023 | £125k | £138k |
| 31/08/2022 | £158k | £106k |
| 31/08/2021 | £87k | £120k |
Common questions
Is BATTERSEA METHODIST MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £77,511 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in total fund balances from £2,942,249 to £2,864,738. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy of three to six months' expenditure, and the trustees consider that the current level of reserves ensures the ability to continue activities despite the deficit. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, with trustees expressing a reasonable expectation of adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.