THE ANGLICAN AND METHODIST CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, PADDOCK WOOD
Our aim is to work as a united church in prayer, in worship and ministry, in making and nurturing Christian disciples, in serving God's mission in our neighbourhood and beyond, while retaining the distinctive features of Anglicanism and Methodism and maintaining our connections with other Anglican and Methodist bodies outside Paddock Wood.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,371 for the year, resulting in a deficit in its general funds. Free reserves stood at £31,198, which the trustees note remains well below their stated policy target of £54,000 (equivalent to three months' expenditure). Despite this shortfall, the trustees confirmed that sufficient resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The balance of free reserves now stands at £31,198 which remains well below our aim of covering the equivalent of three months’ expenditure, £54,000.”
“The total amount donated to the charity by trustees, including related parties, during the year was £27,274 (2024 £25,654).” — page 33
Trustees
- Anita Fleming Mrs
- CARL ANDREW WARREN BA HONS
- Felicity Jane Lusted
- Hanna ROSSER
- Jane Elizabeth Braund
- Jean Ann Saggers
- Joanne Emma Young
- KEN HESSE
- Linda Christine Hobbs
- PETER ALLAN CROUCH FCCA
- Rev Kirsty Seonad McGhee
- Rev Mark Montgomery
- Susan Catherine Chalkley OBE FCIH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £250k | £314k |
| 31/12/2024 | £249k | £301k |
| 31/12/2023 | £308k | £319k |
| 31/12/2022 | £258k | £298k |
| 31/12/2021 | £234k | £266k |
Common questions
Is THE ANGLICAN AND METHODIST CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, PADDOCK WOOD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £64,371 for the year, resulting in a deficit in its general funds. Free reserves stood at £31,198, which the trustees note remains well below their stated policy target of £54,000 (equivalent to three months' expenditure). Despite this shortfall, the trustees confirmed that sufficient resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANGLICAN AND METHODIST CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW, PADDOCK WOOD | £250k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BEXHILL | £300k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW WITH ST ETHELDREDA, HISTON | £450k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CHRISTCHURCH (METHODIST / CHURCH OF ENGLAND ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP) CLEVEDON | £206k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANGLICAN MISSION IN ENGLAND | £234k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST ANDREW, WIMBLEDON | £194k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |