Darlington and Teesdale Methodist Circuit
The management and planning of regular acts of public worship withing the churches in the circuit. The provision of minister to work within the circuit and providing spiritual direction and discipling of the members in the Christian faith. Encouraging and developing pastoral work visiting sick and bereaved and extending outreach into the community.Training and development of local preachers
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Circuit held net current assets of £852,000, all of which are unrestricted. The trustees report that the Circuit has adequate reserve funds to cover the planned deficit and that the reserves policy target of six months' operating costs (£238,000) is met.
What the accounts disclose
“The Circuit Reserves Policy, agreed by the Trustees, seeks to ensure a minimum reserve equal to six months' operating costs. At August 2025 this is equivalent to £238,000.” — page 17
“Cotherstone Old Chapel Project Ltd 5,000” — page 30
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2021)
- Received assets from another charity (02/11/2021)
Trustees
- Rev Dr David Hinchliffechair
- ALEXANDRA LOUISE THOMSON BA
- Alison Banner
- Alison Hunter
- Andrew Robinson
- Ann Thubron
- Anne-Marie Wade
- Anthony Mawer
- BARBARA MAY CARTER
- BOB DEAN
- BRIAN COOPER FCMA
- Brenda Lilian Toulson
- CATHRYN ANNE WARDEN
- CHRIS RUSSELL
- Carol Heslop
- Carol Mitchell
- Colin Roberts
- Dr STEPHEN SUTCLIFFE
- Eric Alfred Miller
- GRAHAM BRIGHT
- Hazel Neasham
- IAN RODERICK TALLENTIRE
- IRENE TAYLOR
- JANE MILLER
- JOAN MARWOOD
- JOSANNE ELISABETH HALL MCSP
- JUDITH ANNE RUTTER
- Joseph Victor Reginald Haves
- Josephine Patricia Pollard
- Judith Mary Tarn
- Julia Margaret Petty
- KAREN FIONA RILEY
- KENNETH ROBSON
- Lorne Tallentire BA Oxon
- Lyn Cookson
- Lynda Daynes
- Morvyn Anne Sanderson
- Philip Anthony Allen
- Rev Gavin Richard Hume
- Rev Graham Andrew Cutler
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £295k | £477k |
| 31/08/2024 | £297k | £406k |
| 31/08/2023 | £250k | £344k |
| 31/08/2022 | £365k | £413k |
| 31/08/2021 | £177k | £429k |
Common questions
Is Darlington and Teesdale Methodist Circuit financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Circuit held net current assets of £852,000, all of which are unrestricted. The trustees report that the Circuit has adequate reserve funds to cover the planned deficit and that the reserves policy target of six months' operating costs (£238,000) is met. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.