CAMELFORD & WEEK ST MARY METHODIST CIRCUIT
The Methodist Circuit is a group of 9 chapels, and each chapel elects usually two of their congregation to be trustees at the Circuit Meetings, where policies and financial commitments are decided, notably the appointment of Ministers, and ensuring that their stipends and housing are well maintained, and worship and charitable activities are beneficial to the local and wider communities
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity utilized reserves and the Circuit Trustees Advance Fund to cover a shortfall in receipts caused by the closure of two churches. The Circuit Model Trust Fund held a balance of £208,911.56, and working capital amounted to £186,097.10, which were used to meet running costs and fund refurbishment works.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- ANNE COOK
- Alison Mary Gill
- Barbara Uglow
- CHRISTINE ALEXANDER
- Carol Anne Teague
- Christine Ann Smith
- DIANA DAVEY
- Daphne Bluett
- Deacon David Keegan
- Frank Routly
- Gill Smeeth
- HAZEL ROUTLY
- Hannah Uglow
- Hilda Hicks
- Ivy Bastard
- JUDITH ANNE BENNETT
- Jeremy Ward
- Margaret Nute
- Michael John Hicks
- PETER DANIEL
- PETER PARSONS
- REV BRYAN EDE
- Rev Debra Jane Keegan
- TREVOR SHUTE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £351k | £326k |
| 31/08/2024 | £284k | £305k |
| 31/08/2023 | £200k | £167k |
| 31/08/2022 | £337k | £227k |
| 31/08/2021 | £115k | £163k |
Common questions
Is CAMELFORD & WEEK ST MARY METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity utilized reserves and the Circuit Trustees Advance Fund to cover a shortfall in receipts caused by the closure of two churches. The Circuit Model Trust Fund held a balance of £208,911.56, and working capital amounted to £186,097.10, which were used to meet running costs and fund refurbishment works.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMELFORD & WEEK ST MARY METHODIST CIRCUIT | £351k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH EAST SOMERSET & BATH METHODIST CIRCUIT | £704k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE METHODIST CHURCH - BIRMINGHAM (SUTTON PARK) CIRCUIT | £400k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit | £370k | unclear | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOMERSET MENDIP CIRCUIT - METHODIST CHURCH | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER TRINITY METHODIST CIRCUIT | £478k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |