CARDIFF METHODIST CIRCUIT
The Circuit acts as an umbrella and a resource.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £2,434 for the year ended 31 August 2025, which was expected due to support for mission activities. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted reserves stood at £6,024,347, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (equivalent to four months' average expenditure). The charity maintains a strong financial position with net current assets of £1,041,808 and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a sum equivalent to 4 months' average expenditure, approximately £120,000.”
“Each of the ministers, the Administrator and two others, a total of nine trustees, have incurred expenses on behalf of the Circuit for travel, office costs and ministry in the main and such expenses are reimbursed by the Circuit.” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- Rev CATHY GALEchair
- ANN CROSS
- ANTHONY PAUL THOMAS
- Alison Lewis
- Allison Patricia Hill
- Andrew Cross
- Andrew Tyler
- Angela Bailey
- Bethany Jane Barry
- Beverley-Jayne Walker
- Catherine Dodd
- Christopher Markall
- DEREK PERKINS
- DR CATH TAYLOR
- Deborah Witts
- Dr MAURICE ARTHUR WENTWORTH
- Dr Matthew Angilley
- GRAHAM HOSGOOD
- Gareth Adams
- Gauri Taylor-Nayar
- Gillian Griffiths
- HEATHER COX
- Hannah Armah Ofoe
- Helen Tyler
- Janet Rees
- Janice Perris
- John Powell
- Jonathan Delf
- Judith Powell
- Lisa Medina
- Liz Crispie
- MARTIN RONALD HUNT
- MONICA SYMONDS
- MRS ANN THOMAS
- Margaret Mathias
- Monica McElveen
- PETER DAVID GEORGE RICHARDS
- PROFESSOR TIMOTHY PHILLIPS
- Paul Demery
- Rev Alexis Mahoney
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £419k | £422k |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.8m | £651k |
| 31/08/2023 | £547k | £640k |
| 31/08/2022 | £451k | £367k |
| 31/08/2021 | £510k | £531k |
Common questions
Is CARDIFF METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported an overall deficit of £2,434 for the year ended 31 August 2025, which was expected due to support for mission activities. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted reserves stood at £6,024,347, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £120,000 (equivalent to four months' average expenditure). The charity maintains a strong financial position with net current assets of £1,041,808 and no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gordon Down & Partners.
Who funds CARDIFF METHODIST CIRCUIT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARDIFF METHODIST CIRCUIT as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED | FY2024 | £6k | Community |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2023 | £10k | Growing Together @Global Gardens Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 09/09/2021 | £1.2m | "The Trinity Centre - Sanctuary for All" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2021 | £10k | Global Gardens Project |