STAINES AND FELTHAM METHODIST CIRCUIT
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the Circuit operated at a net deficit of £106,775 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £180,319 to £73,544. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy target of £154,593, meaning the actual unrestricted reserves of £73,544 are below this stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“The Circuit Meeting’s policy is to maintain a balance of unrestricted funds, which equates to at least six months unrestricted payments, equivalent to £154,593.” — page 3
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2022)
Trustees
- Rev Lansford Penn-Timitychair
- GEOFF NICHOLSON BSC
- JUSTIN CAMIS
- Jill Britton
- MR CHRIS MORTON
- MRS MAGGIE NETTO
- Martha Love
- Orville Edgar Callender
- PAUL Raymond MURPHY BSC
- Pauline Shilston
- Rev Julie Ann Underwood
- Roz Sendorek
- SHEILA HASSAN
- VERNA CYNTHIA DOE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £231k | £338k |
| 31/08/2024 | £265k | £356k |
| 31/08/2023 | £351k | £415k |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.0m | £976k |
| 31/08/2021 | £120k | £203k |
Common questions
Is STAINES AND FELTHAM METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Circuit operated at a net deficit of £106,775 for the year, reducing its total unrestricted funds from £180,319 to £73,544. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy target of £154,593, meaning the actual unrestricted reserves of £73,544 are below this stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hounslow | 19/10/2023 | £845 | Grant to Southville Methodist Church |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £3k | ALB - Cafcass - Supported Child Contact Centres (SCCC) Grant 19-20 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £2k | Supported contact centres |