ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH
The charity operates a Methodist Church - a Christian church whose activities include undertaking worship services, education, supporting its members, evangelism and supporting the local Methodist churches throughout the local Circuit, District and Connexion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,745 for the year ended 31st August 2025, with total income of £140,058 and total expenditure of £136,313. However, the trustees note that maintaining the current buildings is not sustainable beyond the next financial year and that unrestricted reserves of £73,829 are significantly below the ideal target of £230,620. The charity is currently marketing its buildings for sale to address a projected funding gap for redevelopment.
What the accounts disclose
“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
“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
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
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?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £3,745 for the year ended 31st August 2025, with total income of £140,058 and total expenditure of £136,313. However, the trustees note that maintaining the current buildings is not sustainable beyond the next financial year and that unrestricted reserves of £73,829 are significantly below the ideal target of £230,620. The charity is currently marketing its buildings for sale to address a projected funding gap for redevelopment. 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 £3,465 band.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH | £140k | £3,465 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE METHODIST CHURCH IN GREAT BRITAIN | £52.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH | £462k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH CHESTERFIELD | £192k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |