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NORTH WEST DURHAM METHODIST CIRCUIT

Registered charity 1140258 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NWD CIRCUIT

The promotion and practice of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrine of the Methodist Church.

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Latest income
£253k
Latest spending
£372k
Registered
2011
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that total funds decreased from £983,280.53 to £864,045.71, driven by a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are held in excess of the stated policy target of six months' average expenditure, suggesting adequate liquidity despite the recent deficit.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Assessments on Churches (60% of income)
“Circuit income is primarily drawn from the assessment, £152,599, paid by the circuit churches.” — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months' average expenditure (held: £854k)
“The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to six months' average expenditure.” — page 23
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Durham

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£253k£372k
31/08/2024£213k£262k
31/08/2023£188k£319k
31/08/2022£187k£219k
31/08/2021£196k£217k

Common questions

Is NORTH WEST DURHAM METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £983,280.53 to £864,045.71, driven by a net expenditure exceeding income. The trustees' report indicates that reserves are held in excess of the stated policy target of six months' average expenditure, suggesting adequate liquidity despite the recent deficit. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.