NORTH KENT METHODIST CIRCUIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £426,865 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £6,353,923. While the trustees note that financial pressures from reduced giving remain a concern, the charity maintained a surplus and confirmed its ability to continue as a going concern without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider the Circuit needs a reserve of £150,000 to cover budget deficits or unexpected problems.” — page 9
“During the year ended 31 August 2025 the Circuit paid £788 (2024: £893) to Greenapple Graphics for printing services. Greenapple Graphics is owned and operated by Paul Skipp, a trustee of the North Kent Methodist Circuit.” — page 23
“All trustee’s listed on page 2 of these financial statements, except for Rev Gareth West, William Prince and Deacon Victor Downs are also trustees of individual churches within the Circuit who contribute to the assessment income of the Circuit. Assessment income for year ended 31 August 2025 was £508,661 (2024: £489,925).” — page 23
“During the year ended 31 August 2025 the Circuit paid £788 (2024: £893) to Greenapple Graphics for printing services. Greenapple Graphics is owned and operated by Paul Skipp, a trustee of the North Kent Methodist Circuit.” — page 23
“All trustee’s listed on page 2 of these financial statements, except for Rev Gareth West, William Prince and Deacon Victor Downs are also trustees of individual churches within the Circuit who contribute to the assessment income of the Circuit. Assessment income for year ended 31 August 2025 was £508,661 (2024: £489,925).” — page 23
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (04/06/2014)
Trustees
- ALAN DENNIS FIELDER
- ALAN PAUL WOOD
- ANTHONY JOHN BROWN
- Babatunde Williams
- CAROL ANN WALDOCK
- Christian Beugre
- Christine Jean Cox
- Cynthia Anne Downs
- DEACON VICTOR NORMAN DOWNS
- DEREK GOODGER
- Dana Aris-Carter
- Deborah Hannah Fenn
- Derek Francis Gallagher
- FRANCES OLAVE SHEPHERD
- GILLIAN MAY GRAY
- GLENIS DAVISON
- Gary Hauck Hopkins
- Gwendoline Bartley
- HEATHER MARION MORGAN
- IAN HOWARD SMITH
- IAN WILLIAM ANGEL
- Irene Lilian Shepherd
- JENNIFER GILBERT
- Joanna Kathleen Burborough
- Judith German
- KAREN WILLING
- KATHRYN ANNE HARDY
- Ka Po Lai
- Karen Dudley
- Katherine High
- Kathryn Hair
- Linda Evelyne Gander
- MING HANG HENRY CHUNG
- MR CHRIS CHARE
- Marion Rosemary Brooks
- Martin John Smith
- Monica Anne Wilding
- PATRICIA ANN ROBB
- PAUL JOHN SKIPP
- PETER ROGER MATTHEWS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £1.1m | £697k |
| 31/08/2024 | £648k | £637k |
| 31/08/2023 | £589k | £693k |
| 31/08/2022 | £584k | £658k |
| 31/08/2021 | £780k | £594k |
Common questions
Is NORTH KENT METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £426,865 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £6,353,923. While the trustees note that financial pressures from reduced giving remain a concern, the charity maintained a surplus and confirmed its ability to continue as a going concern without material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Levicks Audit Services Limited.