UPPER THAMES METHODIST CIRCUIT
Providing opportunity for members of the public and members of The Methodist Church to worship and share their christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist ChurchThe provision of sacred space for prayer and contemplationInvolved with projects within the communitySupporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Circuit held unrestricted reserves of £1,691,368 at the year end, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' average expenditure. The net current assets matched these reserves, and the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to six months’ average expenditure.” — page 6
“Related Parties The Circuit is part of the Bristol District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference. The following Methodist Churches and organisations are linked to the circuit: Highworth Methodist Church Purton Methodist Church Shrivenham and Longcot Methodist Church Royal Wootton Bassett Methodist Church Cricklade United Church Toothill Methodist Church” — page 5
Trustees
- Rev Shirlyn Toppinchair
- ADAM VINCENT LONGHURST
- Adrian John German
- Gillian Griffiths
- Hazel Laura Elizabeth Garnell
- Ian Duncan Brodie
- Jane Ann Louise Phoenix-Stone
- Louise Patricia Sheppard
- Margaret Roberts
- Mark Frederick Dowling
- PATRICIA MARIAN CLITHEROE
- Pamela Mullin
- Peter McAuley
- ROBERT JOHN YOUE
- RUTH GERALDINE COOPER
- Rachel Mary Dowling
- Rev Ian Mead
- Robin Timothy Phoenix-Stone
- Sylvia June Freemantle
- Wendy Eileen Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £152k | £205k |
| 31/08/2024 | £145k | £181k |
| 31/08/2023 | £127k | £270k |
| 31/08/2022 | £145k | £167k |
| 31/08/2021 | £400k | £283k |
Common questions
Is UPPER THAMES METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Circuit held unrestricted reserves of £1,691,368 at the year end, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' average expenditure. The net current assets matched these reserves, and the independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPER THAMES METHODIST CIRCUIT | £152k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THAMES VALLEY METHODIST CIRCUIT | £285k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROSSENDALE METHODIST CIRCUIT | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHAMPTON METHODIST CIRCUIT | £246k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE METHODIST CHURCH NOTTINGHAM SOUTH CIRCUIT | £327k | Up to £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OLDHAM METHODIST CIRCUIT | £311k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |