BECKENHAM METHODIST CHURCH
The provision of regular public acts of worship open to all The provision of sacred space (two buildings) for prayer and contemplationThe teaching of Christianity Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved The provision of activities for different age and gender groups with a Christian ethos Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the financial position deteriorated during the year due to ongoing roof works, resulting in a decrease in reserves of just over £74,000. The trustees note that the works are not finished and expect the financial position to decline further in the next year. However, the charity ended the year debt free with total cash funds held of £156,895.
What the accounts disclose
“The expectation is that it will decline again next year due to the roof works.” — page 3
Trustees
- Andrew Cloke
- Barry David Stewart
- CHRISTINE HANDEL
- DAVID EWART JACKSON
- David Bishop
- David Keall
- Deacon Laura MacBean
- Faustina Eshun
- Gordon Wilson
- Graham George McLeod
- IRENE LUM NTUMAZAH
- IRENE MARIONETTE Antwi
- JENNIFER MARGARET NICHOLS
- Janet Hrebien
- Judith Anne Reep
- Kojo Basua Anokye
- Margaret Toronka
- Mary Elizabeth Christina Jackson
- Micheline Faulkner
- Paulette Elaine Tomlinson
- Rev Duncan John MacBean
- Sandra Storch
- Sheila Ann Priestman
- Simon James Young
- Theophilus Farmer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £171k | £251k |
| 31/08/2024 | £177k | £129k |
| 31/08/2023 | £162k | £144k |
| 31/08/2022 | £124k | £154k |
| 31/08/2021 | £117k | £256k |
Common questions
Is BECKENHAM METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the financial position deteriorated during the year due to ongoing roof works, resulting in a decrease in reserves of just over £74,000. The trustees note that the works are not finished and expect the financial position to decline further in the next year. However, the charity ended the year debt free with total cash funds held of £156,895. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.