SPROWSTON METHODIST CHURCH
As stated on original application document. No additions or deletions deemed necessary.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF -(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDUARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £118,579 against total payments of £105,574, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that funds are held in accordance with the Reserves Policy and are believed to be adequate for the declared aims and objectives of the Church and necessary maintenance of the building.
What the accounts disclose
“Funds are held in accordance with the Church’s Reserves Policy and are believed to be adequate for the declared aims and objectives of the Church and necessary maintenance of the building.” — page 3
“The Church is a constituent member of the Norwich Circuit of the Methodist Church.” — page 2
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Thomas John Osbornechair
- BEVERLEY ANN TOWNSEND
- Benjamin Lawrence
- Colin George Skillings
- DAVID JOHN HOOD
- DAVID ROBERT READ
- GILLIAN SUSAN HORTH
- Grace Anastasia Muscroft
- JACQUELINE ANN LAWRENCE
- JANE ELIZABETH LOVETT
- Judith Brenda Read
- KATHRYN MARY HUGHES
- MARILYN HOOD
- MARTIN GOWER CALLAM
- Marion Rose Baxter
- Martin John Horth
- PAUL RAYMOND LAWRENCE
- Paula Callam
- Pauline June Butler
- Samuel James Orbell
- Sarah Jane Muscroft
- Susan Mary Skinner
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £119k | £109k |
| 31/08/2024 | £135k | £159k |
| 31/08/2023 | £96k | £96k |
| 31/08/2022 | £103k | £111k |
| 31/08/2021 | £89k | £81k |
Common questions
Is SPROWSTON METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts for the year were £118,579 against total payments of £105,574, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees confirm that funds are held in accordance with the Reserves Policy and are believed to be adequate for the declared aims and objectives of the Church and necessary maintenance of the building. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.