MIDDLESBROUGH & ESTON METHODIST CIRCUIT
We employ staff & provide support to the local Methodist Churches for people to meet together for worship & teaching. We encourage & support the Churches in their mission to serve their local communities; e.g youth clubs, luncheon clubs, toddlers groups. We manage projects with specific vulnerable groups within our communities - young people, children & families, refugees & people seeking asylum.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £1,669,123 to £1,634,238, resulting in a net expenditure of £34,885 for the year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep a basic balance of £125,000, and the actual unrestricted reserves of £1,453,331 are well above this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with the Charities Act.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the current policy of the Circuit Meeting to maintain a basic balance in the reserve of £125,000.” — page 7
Trustees
- BERNARD NIXON MCIAT
- Brian James Glover
- Carole Margaret Roberts
- DAVID ELLIOTT
- DOREEN ROSEMARY MEALING
- David Christopher Lyness
- Dawn Elizabeth Harris
- Dr Chibuike Ukeje-Eloaga
- Glenys Wildon
- JOHN HINTON
- JOHN MARTIN
- JULIE DOROTHY ELIZABETH O'KEY
- JULIE HEATHER THOMAS
- Jillian Margaret Lambert
- John Harris
- KAY ANNE BRAITHWAITE
- Karen Robinson
- Lesley Anne Duffield
- Louisa Hendriena Maria Magdalena Malan
- MICHELLE MAY SCURRAH
- Mark Richard Braithwaite
- Nigel Anthony Marsh
- PATRICIA AUDREY CARTER
- Pat Hinton
- RUTH LEWIS
- Rev Charity Kathleen McKenzie Hamilton
- Rev David Andrew Godfrey
- Rev John Charles Howard-Norman
- SHARON-KAY KUEN LOVERIDGE
- Tat Cheong Luk
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £178k | £213k |
| 31/08/2024 | £157k | £224k |
| 31/08/2023 | £162k | £130k |
| 31/08/2022 | £150k | £226k |
| 31/08/2021 | £146k | £248k |
Common questions
Is MIDDLESBROUGH & ESTON METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted funds decreased from £1,669,123 to £1,634,238, resulting in a net expenditure of £34,885 for the year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy to keep a basic balance of £125,000, and the actual unrestricted reserves of £1,453,331 are well above this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding compliance with the Charities Act. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2024 | £20k | Trinity Family Friendly Centre |