LICHFIELD METHODIST CHURCH
The Church is part of a quarterly preaching plan (produced by the Circuit of which Lichfield Methodist Church is part) which ensures regular acts of worship take place - open free of charge to anyone who wishes to attend. The Church runs a coffee shop, fellowship groups and a youth club - also open to everyone.The trustees have had regard to Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total cash funds held by the church increased from £175,149 to £209,513 during the year ended 31 August 2025. The charity reported unrestricted receipts of £184,422 against unrestricted payments of £156,390, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounting records or the accuracy of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Rev Mark Colin Stennettchair
- ALISON JANE STATHAM
- ANDREW JAMES PHILIP POOLE
- ANNE WARDEN BROWN
- ANNE WESTOBY
- ANNETTE PHILLIPS
- ANTHEA JOAN HOCKNEY
- BARBARA ANN BARKER
- CAROLE MARY HICKS
- CATHERINE ACKROYD
- CHRISTINE ANN HAYES
- CHRISTINE MCDERMOTT
- DAVID SHAW
- David Keith WATTERSON
- GILLIAN MARGARET WOOLF
- JENNIFER ANN YATES
- JOHN HOWARD WILLIS
- JOHN YATES
- JONATHAN MARK WOOLF
- MARK RICHARD HAMBLY
- NIGEL BRIAN HARDING
- PAUL MCDERMOTT
- Rev Joanna Lois Thornton
- Rev Kenneth Graham Howcroft
- Rev Susan Smith
- SALLY HOGAN
- SUSAN ELLEN HAMBLY
- SUSAN PATRICIA COLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £194k | £161k |
| 31/08/2024 | £172k | £155k |
| 31/08/2023 | £176k | £169k |
| 31/08/2022 | £157k | £146k |
| 31/08/2021 | £140k | £157k |
Common questions
Is LICHFIELD METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total cash funds held by the church increased from £175,149 to £209,513 during the year ended 31 August 2025. The charity reported unrestricted receipts of £184,422 against unrestricted payments of £156,390, resulting in a net surplus for the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to attention regarding the accounting records or the accuracy of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.