YORKSHIRE NORTH AND EAST DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,686 for the year ended 31 August 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the District holds total reserves of £2,186,892, with free unrestricted reserves of £103,470, which is noted as being short of the stated target of six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31 August 2024 the level of free unrestricted reserves amounted to £103,470 which was short of target, representing around 3 months of expenditure.”
“Funds of £608,741 were received from the circuits on behalf of the Central Methodist Fund during the reporting period of which £608,741 was paid over to the Central Methodist Fund.” — page 25
“One trustee received remuneration during the year for her role within the District: Naomi Prince as District Administrator and PA to the Chair. The total amount paid to her, including pension contributions of £1,064, totalled £19,992” — page 25
“Funds of £608,741 were received from the circuits on behalf of the Central Methodist Fund during the reporting period of which £608,741 was paid over to the Central Methodist Fund.” — page 25
“One trustee received remuneration during the year for her role within the District: Naomi Prince as District Administrator and PA to the Chair. The total amount paid to her, including pension contributions of £1,064, totalled £19,992” — page 25
“Funds of £608,741 were received from the circuits on behalf of the Central Methodist Fund during the reporting period of which £608,741 was paid over to the Central Methodist Fund.” — page 25
“One trustee received remuneration during the year for her role within the District: Naomi Prince as District Administrator and PA to the Chair. The total amount paid to her, including pension contributions of £1,064, totalled £19,992” — page 25
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Rev LESLIE MICHAEL NEWTONchair
- Andrew Barraclough
- Bridget Joyce Bennett
- Doreen Sandra Hayward
- Dr Julia Branson
- Malcolm Lucas
- Naomi Prince
- Nicholas Herbet Dominic Dawson
- Rev Ann Fox
- Rev Benjamin Paul Clowes
- Rev Sarah Louise Caddell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.1m | £2.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £1.5m | £1.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £985k | £926k |
| 31/08/2022 | £790k | £800k |
| 31/08/2021 | £679k | £573k |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE NORTH AND EAST DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £4,686 for the year ended 31 August 2024, compared to a surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the District holds total reserves of £2,186,892, with free unrestricted reserves of £103,470, which is noted as being short of the stated target of six months of expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HPH, Chartered Accountants.