GOOLE AND SELBY METHODIST CIRCUIT
The Christian Faith in accordance with doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church
Latest income
£267k
Latest spending
£385k
Registered
2010
Accounts read
FY2025
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
Largest income source: Circuit Assessment
“Circuit income is primarily drawn from the assessment paid by the circuit churches.” — page 2
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £84k; policy: 6 months average expenditure)
“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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“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.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Audit opinion: qualified
“Due to issues raised on Incident Report 1134348 on 20.03.25, the accounts for this year have been offered as Qualified.” — page 1
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payments to Methodist Connexion/District.
“£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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Withdrawals from Methodist Church funds (Circuit Advance Fund).
“£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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Incident Report 1134348 raised on 20.03.25 regarding fraudulent financial activity; accounts offered as Qualified.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Serious incident reported on 20.03.2025 leading to appointment of independent examiner.
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
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.