HARLESDEN METHODIST CHURCH
The church maintains regular Sunday worship and a programme of fellowships to help develop faith and nurture discipleship. There is a Youth ministry, including participation at an annual Conference 3Gen. The Church runs a Fresh Food Bank weekly operating with an open door policy, no referrals requested. It supports the Neighbourhood Forum, the Brent Multi Faith Forum and Churches Together.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,528 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,604,201 to £2,514,674. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was primarily driven by building refurbishments and the residency of a new minister. The trustees maintain a reserve policy target of 12 weeks of operational costs and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have agreed to maintain a level of 12-week operational costs as reserves in the current year.” — page 5
Trustees
- Bevan Powell
- EASMON LAVALY BSC
- Ellen Boakye
- Eric Dresden Oduro
- Kofi Baah
- RUPERT MIKELY
- Rev SangWoo Seo
- Sethlena Asomaniwaa Asante
- Valerie Roslyn McCallum
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £217k | £309k |
| 31/08/2024 | £172k | £157k |
| 31/08/2023 | £144k | £151k |
| 31/08/2022 | £132k | £128k |
| 31/08/2021 | £134k | £186k |
Common questions
Is HARLESDEN METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £89,528 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £2,604,201 to £2,514,674. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was primarily driven by building refurbishments and the residency of a new minister. The trustees maintain a reserve policy target of 12 weeks of operational costs and confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.