ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,745 for the year, with total income of £140,058 against total expenditure of £136,313. However, the trustees note that maintaining the current buildings is not sustainable and that the charity is facing a projected deficit in future years due to urgent needs for major redevelopment. Consequently, the charity is actively marketing its buildings for sale to secure an alternative future.
What the accounts disclose
“none (2024: none) of whom earned more than £60,000 p.a.). In addition, the Church Administrator, who is also a trustee, received £3465 remuneration”
“The trustees are pleased with the continued dedication and commitment of the church's various supporters , and remain aware of significant expenditure that is necessary with regard to building repairs and potential redevelopment, and will continue to closely monitor the financial position of the charity.”
“In addition, the Church Administrator, who is also a trustee, received £3465 remuneration and working expenses of that office (2024: £3500) during the year. No other trustee received any remuneration.” — page 16
“During the year there were charges for Circuit Assessment totalling £43048 (2024: £42000). At 31st August, 2025, the charity was owed a total of £Nil (2024: £Nil) by the related charity. The Church Minister was employed by the Circuit, which involved the payment of wages and working expenses by the related charity.” — page 18
Trustees
- ALICE CAROLINE GAUNT
- Andrew Adam Dunsmore
- CHARLES HARDISTY
- CHRISTOPHER GEORGE ANNELLS
- EDWARD WILLIAM JOHN MESSAGE
- FREDA ROSEMARY HORNE
- Helen Davies
- JENNY DOONAN
- JUDITH MARY SUTCLIFFE BSC,DIPCOT
- JUSTUS NADAR
- KATE HARRISON
- MAUREEN PAYNE MA, BED
- Margaret Harvey
- Rev David John Goodwin
- SURENDRAN THURAIRAJA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £140k | £136k |
| 31/08/2024 | £134k | £126k |
| 31/08/2023 | £128k | £147k |
| 31/08/2022 | £134k | £116k |
| 31/08/2021 | £129k | £138k |
Common questions
Is ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,745 for the year, with total income of £140,058 against total expenditure of £136,313. However, the trustees note that maintaining the current buildings is not sustainable and that the charity is facing a projected deficit in future years due to urgent needs for major redevelopment. Consequently, the charity is actively marketing its buildings for sale to secure an alternative future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £20,000 band.
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