GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES METHODIST CHURCH CIRCUIT
Grimsby and Cleethorpes Methodist Circuit
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF -(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased from £1,427,502 to £1,234,364 due to a net expenditure of £51,060, largely driven by a loss on the sale of the Beaconthorpe property. The trustees report that membership is down to 361 and Central Hall remains an ongoing concern, while noting that reserves policy aims to hold approximately 50% of average expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Circuit employs three full-time ministers. These ministers are supported by one pastoral assistant, nine supernumerary ministers, four dedicated Circuit Stewards and two part time administrators.” — page 4
“In the year to 31st August 2025, the assessments totalled £180,734 (2024: £201,552).”
“The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold approximately 50 % of the average expenditure. This should be sufficient to meet any unforeseen item of major expenditure on manses and / or to be able to continue, in the short term, funding planned activities in the event of the failure of churches to meet their quarterly assessment liabilities in full.” — page 5
“Related Parties The Circuit is part of the Lincolnshire District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. 13 operating Churches are linked to the Circuit and are listed in Appendix B to this Report.”
“Other costs include contributions to the District, £8,700 (2024: £7,265) and to the Methodist Church Fund to further the work of the wider Methodist Church £49,300 (2024: £41,166).” — page 4
“Related Parties The Circuit is part of the Lincolnshire District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. 13 operating Churches are linked to the Circuit and are listed in Appendix B to this Report.”
“Other costs include contributions to the District, £8,700 (2024: £7,265) and to the Methodist Church Fund to further the work of the wider Methodist Church £49,300 (2024: £41,166).” — page 4
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Neil Vickerschair
- ANGELA RUTH CONSTANT
- ANN CONN
- Andrew MIchael Hornsby
- Angela Wilson
- Annette Patricia Taylor
- April Anne Baker
- BETHANY JADE WATKINSON
- Clifford Brian Towler
- DAVID STEPHEN LAMLE
- DIANNE BURROWS
- Dr MICHAEL BRIAN GOUGH
- ELIZABETH KERSHAW
- Elaine Watkinson
- Elizabeth Hudson
- Hannah Hepworth
- Hazel Denise Salters
- Hilda Melanie Dickerson
- JEFFREY ALAN FIELDSEND
- JOHN DAVID DICKERSON
- JOHN DEREK HOLROYD
- Jacqueline Bishop
- John Francis Batty
- KENNETH HERRICK
- Kathryne Hart
- Keith Harold Landles
- MALCOLM CULLUM
- MATTHEW WILLIAM TAYLOR
- Maureen Ann Mumby-Croft
- Nicola Yvonne Coles
- Patricia Crawshaw
- RUBY IRENE MUNNINGS
- Rev Alexander Conn
- Rev Barry Robert Armson
- Rev Hazel Humphries
- Rev Ian Harry Wales
- Rev Jade Bath
- Rev John Michael Lowe Boardman
- Rev Patrick James Mickleburgh
- Rev SUSAN CHAMBERS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £225k | £284k |
| 31/08/2024 | £239k | £430k |
| 31/08/2023 | £287k | £286k |
| 31/08/2022 | £227k | £305k |
| 31/08/2021 | £374k | £236k |
Common questions
Is GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES METHODIST CHURCH CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net assets decreased from £1,427,502 to £1,234,364 due to a net expenditure of £51,060, largely driven by a loss on the sale of the Beaconthorpe property. The trustees report that membership is down to 361 and Central Hall remains an ongoing concern, while noting that reserves policy aims to hold approximately 50% of average expenditure. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of GRIMSBY AND CLEETHORPES METHODIST CHURCH CIRCUIT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.