YATTON METHODIST CHURCH
The proclamation of the Christian faith in word and deed.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity completed the year with a surplus of approximately £7,800 in its general and property funds, following a recovery in church activity. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to maintain a minimum reserve based on the annual assessment and 50% of other expenditure, which was set at £21,223 at the end of the financial year.
What the accounts disclose
“This includes the Church's main source of income - weekly and monthly giving.” — page 5
“The minimum reserve based on this policy was some £21,223 at 31st August 2025.” — page 5
Trustees
- Rev Sally Ratcliffechair
- Amanda Bangham
- Andrew Philip Osborne
- Barbara Hook
- Bethan Grace MARSHALL
- Cynthia Hadfield
- Emilia Joy Osborne
- JANET BARBARA CALDERBANK
- Jan Mason
- Jennifer Osborne
- John Brenton
- Keith Mitchell
- Keith Woodham
- Malcolm John Fisher
- Martin Stewart Buckley
- REV Ian Bowley
- Rachel Mitchell
- Rev CAROLE CHALLIS
- Rev Phillip Andrew Edward Challis
- SUSAN JAYNE TURNER
- Thomas Roger Calderbank
- VIRGINIA HELEN BUCKLEY
- Yvonne Marie Nelson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £76k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £78k | £75k |
| 31/08/2023 | £80k | £82k |
| 31/08/2022 | £94k | £102k |
| 31/08/2021 | £90k | £87k |
Common questions
Is YATTON METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity completed the year with a surplus of approximately £7,800 in its general and property funds, following a recovery in church activity. The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to maintain a minimum reserve based on the annual assessment and 50% of other expenditure, which was set at £21,223 at the end of the financial year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.