TRURO METHODIST CHURCH
To serve the community of Truro through religious, social and spiritual activities for a full age range of people. To provide a safe place for mutual support and development where each person can achieve their full God-given potential. To promote, through teaching and discussion the principles and lifestyle of the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted free reserves of £393,000 currently exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £194,000, which is derived from a requirement to hold six months of unrestricted expenditure and a capital reserve. The charity received a significant grant of £952,000 for the Truro Community Hub project during the year, contributing to a substantial increase in net assets. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Payments made to trustees as lay workers or for additional services provided to the Church by agreement with the Church Council Meeting” — page 14
“Truro Methodist Church received a donation of £6,500 (2024: £7,518) from it's wholly -owned subsidiary, Sambells (Truro) Limited.” — page 19
“Truro Methodist Church holds the entire share capital of it's wholly-owned trading subsidiary, Sambells (Truro) Limited.” — page 16
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Revd Mark Dunn-Wilson — Superintendent Minister
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew John Gendall
- DAVID CROCKER
- David Rabey
- David Smith
- Helen Nicholson
- JANET TREDREA
- Janet Crocker
- Jayne Thomas
- John Wallace
- Kathleen Tinkler
- Kenneth Tinkler
- Linda Baines
- Margaret Issaka
- PHILIP LLOYD DAVEY
- Pamela Carbis
- Rev Rory James Dalgliesh
- Rita Soper
- Tim Wellings
- Timothy Bersey
- Tina Buddle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.7m | £337k |
| 31/08/2024 | £472k | £276k |
| 31/08/2023 | £373k | £259k |
| 31/08/2022 | £565k | £237k |
| 31/08/2021 | £235k | £215k |
Common questions
Is TRURO METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted free reserves of £393,000 currently exceed the trustees' stated policy target of £194,000, which is derived from a requirement to hold six months of unrestricted expenditure and a capital reserve. The charity received a significant grant of £952,000 for the Truro Community Hub project during the year, contributing to a substantial increase in net assets. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by TC Group Chartered Accountants.
Who funds TRURO METHODIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRURO METHODIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £250k | Faith |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | FY2026 | £25k | |
| DUCHY HEALTH CHARITY LIMITED | FY2025 | £3k |
Charities like this
- City Life Church Truro
- Hope Church Truro
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
- THE TRURO DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED
- CENTRAL CHURCH TORQUAY
- TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH, PLUMSTEAD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRURO METHODIST CHURCH | £1.7m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| City Life Church Truro | £238k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Hope Church Truro | £134k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE TRURO DIOCESAN BOARD OF FINANCE LIMITED | £7.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| CENTRAL CHURCH TORQUAY | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |