CHORLEY METHODIST CHURCH
To promote :-Christian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church,Any charitable purpose for the time being of any connexional, district,circuit,local or other organisation of the Methodist Church or any society, institution or charity being a society, institution or charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £49,464.39 at the end of the financial year, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £42,500. The charity reports that income levels remain healthy and sufficient to meet its financial obligations and general running expenditures.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Weekly Collection levels from the Envelope Scheme, Direct Debits and loose cash have remained at a consistent level of £42.5k.” — page 3
“The Reserve policy will be based on maximum of six months expenditure, which is £42.5k approx.”
Trustees
- Rev Helen Margaret Millwardchair
- Christine Hulse
- David Hulse
- FREDA ECCLES
- GLENYS ANNE BLUNDELL BA
- Ian McCallum
- KEITH JAMES ASHTON
- Kathryn Elizabeth Hodson
- LESLEY MARY DUCKWORTH
- Lincoln Sheilds
- Margaret Anne Boulton
- Neil Herbert Saunt
- Pauline Curwen
- RUTH MALARKEY
- Rev Derek Oldham
- Ruth Raynor
- Sheila Mary Halewood
- Simon John Paul Hardacre
- Susan Jayne Procter
- Suzanne Stout
- Tim Melling
- Valerie Marsden
- WILFRED WILLIAM LACE
- William Almond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £79k | £85k |
| 31/08/2024 | £87k | £101k |
| 31/08/2023 | £98k | £70k |
| 31/08/2022 | £86k | £81k |
| 31/08/2021 | £81k | £78k |
Common questions
Is CHORLEY METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £49,464.39 at the end of the financial year, which is above the stated policy target of approximately £42,500. The charity reports that income levels remain healthy and sufficient to meet its financial obligations and general running expenditures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.