SOUTH DEVON CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
Mission Statement:- The aim of the circuit is to worship and glorify God and serve him in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Circuit operated at a deficit of £4,958 for the year ended 31 August 2025, which was taken from reserves. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £156,279, which is in excess of the stated reserves policy target of approximately £116,000.
What the accounts disclose
“From September 2024 this has been recognised in Rachel’s remuneration.”
“£5,000 paid to Teignbridge in recognition of the work of Revd. Kevin in our circuit. Previously the district provided superintendency cover without any charge.” — page 4
“In 2021 Mrs. Rachel Mitchell, our Lay Minister, and an existing Trustee, temporarily took over the financial management of the Circuit in 2021. From September 2024 this has been recognised in Rachel’s remuneration.” — page 6
“£5,000 paid to Teignbridge in recognition of the work of Revd. Kevin in our circuit. Previously the district provided superintendency cover without any charge.” — page 4
“In 2021 Mrs. Rachel Mitchell, our Lay Minister, and an existing Trustee, temporarily took over the financial management of the Circuit in 2021. From September 2024 this has been recognised in Rachel’s remuneration.” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev KEVIN PETER HOOKEchair
- Barbara Jannette Lily Welcomme
- Bob Hamblin
- DAVID CHARLES MORGAN
- David Monk
- Elizabeth Paisley
- Erica Ann Jordan
- Greta Margaret Wills BSc
- Rachel Ann Mitchell
- Roy Mitchell
- SUSAN JANET MORGAN
- Sally Irene Sargeant BSc
- Sandra Pauline Litchfield
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £87k | £92k |
| 31/08/2024 | £82k | £81k |
| 31/08/2023 | £81k | £64k |
| 31/08/2022 | £76k | £74k |
| 31/08/2021 | £64k | £67k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH DEVON CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Circuit operated at a deficit of £4,958 for the year ended 31 August 2025, which was taken from reserves. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves at year-end were £156,279, which is in excess of the stated reserves policy target of approximately £116,000. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.