COCKERTON METHODIST CHURCH
Provide regular public acts of worshipProvide a sacred space for prayerTeach Christianity through sermons, courses and groupsPastoral work includes visiting sick and houseboundTake religious assemblies in local schoolsPromote Christianity through events and servicesProvide clubs covering all age groupsPromote mission of church through specific groupsSupport charities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds held by the church increased from £105,106 to £110,524 during the year, reflecting a net surplus of £5,418. The filing notes that the charity holds a Reserve Fund in line with its policy, though no specific monetary target or percentage of expenditure is disclosed. Land and buildings are valued at £2,580,402, providing significant fixed asset backing to the charity's cash reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“In line with Charity Commission and Methodist Connexion guidelines we have a Reserve Policy and hold a Reserve Fund.” — page 3
Trustees
- ALISON FRASER HUNTER BaHons,MBA
- BOB DEAN
- BRIAN COOPER FCMA
- BRIAN HILDON
- DENISE KAY PEARSON
- GILL MASON
- Gillian Louise Kane
- JAN COSSINS
- LINDA BEADLE BA Hons
- LIZ MCALLISTER
- Margaret Elizabeth Roberts
- Pamela Martin
- Patricia Skipsey
- Rev Colin John Roberts
- SUE ALLISON
- SUSAN ASHMORE
- Susan Soulsby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £82k | £77k |
| 31/08/2024 | £83k | £75k |
| 31/08/2023 | £63k | £64k |
| 31/08/2022 | £64k | £59k |
| 31/08/2021 | £54k | £63k |
Common questions
Is COCKERTON METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds held by the church increased from £105,106 to £110,524 during the year, reflecting a net surplus of £5,418. The filing notes that the charity holds a Reserve Fund in line with its policy, though no specific monetary target or percentage of expenditure is disclosed. Land and buildings are valued at £2,580,402, providing significant fixed asset backing to the charity's cash reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.