West Midlands Methodist District
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure of £14,060 before fixed asset impairments, resulting in a net decrease in total assets to £5,566,689. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £4,516,064, with free reserves calculated at £77,317, which the trustees believe is in line with their policy target of covering four to six months of running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees believe that the balance on the General Fund should be in the region of £30K to £40K to cover four to six months of District running costs.” — page 6
“With the exception of the District Chair, there was 1 trustee who received employment remuneration for their role as Treasurer totalling £9,649.” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/08/2026)
Trustees
- Rev Rachel Deighchair
- Brian Oakley
- David Mark Reynolds
- Keith Walton
- MR CHRIS OSBORN
- Norma Claire Evans
- Rahmat Obeng
- Rev David Bintliff
- Rev Farai Mapamula
- Rev George Heinz
- Rev Iain Mark Ballard
- Rev Novette Headley
- Rev Phillip John Warrey
- Rev Ruth Fry
- Rev Samantha Hagerman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.1m | £981k |
| 31/08/2021 | £1000k | £945k |
Common questions
Is West Midlands Methodist District financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of income over expenditure of £14,060 before fixed asset impairments, resulting in a net decrease in total assets to £5,566,689. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £4,516,064, with free reserves calculated at £77,317, which the trustees believe is in line with their policy target of covering four to six months of running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by J W Hinks LLP.