WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
The Church exists to exercise the whole ministry of Christ. Worship, fellowship, pastoral care, mission and service are essential features of that ministry. Our aim at Warlingham Methodist Church is " As committed followers of Jesus we all desire to be used by the Holy Spirit to make the Love and Power of God real to the people of the neighbourhood.
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 the charity recorded an overall deficit of £11,555 for the year, although unrestricted funds showed a surplus of £4,199. Per the trustees' report, total net unrestricted cash reserves stood at £92,711, which is higher than the previous year due to a vacancy in the youth worker role. The trustees aim to hold reserves not exceeding seven months of expenditure to meet major repair costs and smooth income fluctuations.
What the accounts disclose
“Our aim is to hold reserves not exceeding seven months of expenditure.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 43
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 46
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 42
Trustees
- Rev Graham Claydon-Knightschair
- ANN SKINNER
- CHRISTINA DENCH
- CURTIS JUMAN
- Cheryl Baker
- Christopher Juman
- David King
- Debbie Preston
- Dr Robert Baston
- Emily King
- HEATHER JUMAN
- Hilary Lambert
- Iris Pitman
- JILL GRADON
- Jonathan Baker
- MARGARET WITHAM
- NIGEL KING
- Nicola Wood
- PETER GAMMIE
- Trevane Wallbank
- Wendy Baston
- deidre Fiona Cobley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £103k | £115k |
| 31/08/2024 | £117k | £138k |
| 31/08/2023 | £132k | £124k |
| 31/08/2022 | £132k | £129k |
| 31/08/2021 | £129k | £127k |
Common questions
Is WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded an overall deficit of £11,555 for the year, although unrestricted funds showed a surplus of £4,199. Per the trustees' report, total net unrestricted cash reserves stood at £92,711, which is higher than the previous year due to a vacancy in the youth worker role. The trustees aim to hold reserves not exceeding seven months of expenditure to meet major repair costs and smooth income fluctuations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| SALFORD METHODIST CIRCUIT | 1 | £2k |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- The Methodist Church Barnsley North West
- TEMPLE METHODIST CHURCH
- ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH
- WALWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
- SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE METHODIST CIRCUIT
- CHANDLER'S FORD METHODIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WARLINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church Barnsley North West | £321k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TEMPLE METHODIST CHURCH | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WALWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £537k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE METHODIST CIRCUIT | £415k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |