HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday Sunday Worship 10.30amMondayPrayer Meeting 10.00amWednesday Wednesday Fellowship 2.30pm (1st and 3rd Wednesdays)Tea and Cakes in the Afternoon 2.30pm (2nd Wednesday)ThursdayWhat does the Bible say about? 7.30pmSaturdayMen's Breakfast 7.45am ( Last Saturday of the month)
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-4.1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES (ACTING ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD AS DISCERNED BY THE CHURCH MEMBERS) FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;4.2TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES (ACTING AS AFORESAID) FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT; AND4.3 TO ADVANCE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND PURSUE AND PROMOTE GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES (ACTING AS AFORESAID) FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5,972.25 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased expenditure on staff costs and repairs which exceeded total income of £68,944.99. The treasurer notes that offering income has reduced, which is a concern given rising costs for essentials such as energy and the minister’s stipend.
What the accounts disclose
“Offerings with Gift Aid (10000) 24,098.00”
Policies the charity declares
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- NIGEL WILLIAM GEORGE CARPENTERchair
- Deborah Christine Carpenter
- Dr Joanna Karen Morton
- Michelle Yvette Rouyer Guillet
- Stephen Patrick Cossins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £69k | £75k |
| 31/12/2024 | £67k | £75k |
| 31/12/2023 | £72k | £55k |
| 31/12/2022 | £71k | £65k |
| 31/12/2021 | £59k | £65k |
Common questions
Is HAZLEMERE FREE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £5,972.25 for the year ended 31 December 2025, driven by increased expenditure on staff costs and repairs which exceeded total income of £68,944.99. The treasurer notes that offering income has reduced, which is a concern given rising costs for essentials such as energy and the minister’s stipend.