GOOLE AND SELBY METHODIST CIRCUIT
The Christian Faith in accordance with doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF -(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity experienced significant financial pressure due to £180,800 in fraudulent withdrawals and reduced income from member churches. Consequently, reserves have fallen below the stated policy target, with cash reserves of £84K against an annual expenditure of £385K. The trustees have taken action to curb expenditure, including staff reductions, to aid in financial recovery.
What the accounts disclose
“Circuit income is primarily drawn from the assessment paid by the circuit churches.” — page 2
“With annual expenditure being roundly £385K in the year and cash reserves of £84K (with CFB and HSBC) the Circuit has fallen below this target.”
“With annual expenditure being roundly £385K in the year and cash reserves of £84K (with CFB and HSBC) the Circuit has fallen below this target.”
“Due to issues raised on Incident Report 1134348 on 20.03.25, the accounts for this year have been offered as Qualified.” — page 1
“£28,939 is the total of the Circuits contribution to the District and Connexion, of which a significant part is used to fund the work of the wider Methodist Church.” — page 3
“Withdrawals continued to be made from the Circuit Advance Fund to assist with the cost of employing the Youth Work Enabler, Children and Family Work Enabler and the Mission Trinity Administrator” — page 3
“£28,939 is the total of the Circuits contribution to the District and Connexion, of which a significant part is used to fund the work of the wider Methodist Church.” — page 3
“Withdrawals continued to be made from the Circuit Advance Fund to assist with the cost of employing the Youth Work Enabler, Children and Family Work Enabler and the Mission Trinity Administrator” — page 3
“Due to issues raised on Incident Report 1134348 on 20.03.25, the accounts for this year have been offered as Qualified.” — page 1
“Following the serious incident reported on 20.03.2025, Mr K Lownsborough was appointed to examine these accounts.” — page 2
“Due to issues raised on Incident Report 1134348 on 20.03.25, the accounts for this year have been offered as Qualified.” — page 1
“Following the serious incident reported on 20.03.2025, Mr K Lownsborough was appointed to examine these accounts.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Ann Wood
- Brenda Oldfield
- Bridget Bennett
- CHRISTINE ANNETTE GAMBLE
- CHRISTINE SUMPNER
- CLIFF BROOK
- Christine Scott
- DAVID ALAN JONES
- DAVID MARK SAMPLE
- DAVID WILLIAM SPENCER SIMPSON
- Delia Andrews
- Dorothy Jean Falkingham
- EILEEN CLARKSON
- Eileen Ann Raper
- Eileen Elizabeth Bell
- Elizabeth Ann Baarda
- FIONA MARGARET FENTON
- Fiona Peill
- Freda Young
- GEOFFREY WILLIAM TAYLOR
- Georgina Elizabeth Winks
- Gordon McGlone
- HELEN VIRGINIA HALL
- Hazel Curry
- Helen Higson
- JACQUELINE GAITLEY
- JANET PEACOCK
- JANET ROSEMARY CLARK
- JILL CHIRSTINE SERVICE
- JOHN LAYCOCK
- James Green
- John Hutchinson
- John Martin Grassam
- Joseph Kwallah
- Leslie Newton
- MARGARET ADDERLEY
- MARTIN JULIAN PASCOE
- MEGAN HORSFALL
- MICHAEL CURRY
- MICHAEL JOHN WHITE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £267k | £385k |
| 31/08/2024 | £293k | £560k |
| 31/08/2023 | £236k | £465k |
| 31/08/2022 | £207k | £458k |
| 31/08/2021 | £253k | £321k |
Common questions
Is GOOLE AND SELBY METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity experienced significant financial pressure due to £180,800 in fraudulent withdrawals and reduced income from member churches. Consequently, reserves have fallen below the stated policy target, with cash reserves of £84K against an annual expenditure of £385K. The trustees have taken action to curb expenditure, including staff reductions, to aid in financial recovery. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOLE AND SELBY METHODIST CIRCUIT | £267k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BUCKLEY AND DEESIDE METHODIST CIRCUIT | £289k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH | £140k | £3,465 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| IPSWICH METHODIST CIRCUIT | £596k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND METHODIST CIRCUIT | £290k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BOURNEMOUTH METHODIST CHURCH | £394k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |