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HAZEL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1134174 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Religious and other charitable activities, and provision of buildings/facilities/open space.

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Latest income
£111k
Latest spending
£126k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,905,739, providing approximately 16 months' cover for expenditure. The charity reported a net deficit of £14,748 for the year, which was principally due to non-cash depreciation items. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: unclear (held: £1.9m)
“As at 31st August 2025 the net current assets of the Church relating to the General Fund were £ 142k, giving approximately 16 months' cover for expenditure.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Circuit assessment paid to United Stockport Circuit, which includes stipends for Ministers.
“The major cost is in relation to the assessment paid to the United Stockport Circuit. This amounts to 38% of our total costs. A significant amount of this Circuit assessment is used to pay the District assessment, stipends and costs related to Ministers.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Stockport

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£111k£126k
31/08/2024£105k£122k
31/08/2023£100k£114k
31/08/2022£90k£140k
31/08/2021£109k£120k

Common questions

Is HAZEL GROVE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £1,905,739, providing approximately 16 months' cover for expenditure. The charity reported a net deficit of £14,748 for the year, which was principally due to non-cash depreciation items. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause concern regarding the accounts or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.