BINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH
Methodist Church providing spiritual car and guidance to all those who wish to come and worship at the Bingham Methodist Church. Provides a worship space for regular services for Methodists, Roman Catholics, community groups and families. provides a community facility for the town.
Objects
(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXTIONAL DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PERPOSE 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 remains solvent and continues to repay loans at a higher rate than originally determined. Per the trustees' report, the building opened in 2016 continues to attract newcomers and community users, with income from commercial lettings sufficient to service debts. The charity has a net asset position of £1,888,040 and no restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“Income from investment properties 90,647” — page 7
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Anish Thomas
- Anne Ward
- Audrey Cawthorn
- BRIAN MELLORS
- Carole Cooper
- Carole Wiltshire
- Chak Yin Lee Noah
- Dr Richard Pye
- Frances Bailey
- GRAHAM WHITEHEAD
- Geoff Cawthorn
- Hazel Wallis
- JANET RITCHIE
- Jane Wakerley
- LYNN MELLORS
- Martin Watson
- Maxwell Teare
- Mita Saxena
- PETER BROEKHUIZEN
- ROBERT BRIAN RITCHIE
- Rev Dawn Brown
- SARAH WHITTAKER
- Sarah Hobbs
- Suannah LOUISE RITCHIE
- Sue Lockwood
- Tanya Bainbridge
- Wai Ho Chow Simon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £210k | £109k |
| 31/08/2024 | £177k | £92k |
| 31/08/2023 | £176k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £160k | £87k |
| 31/08/2021 | £110k | £88k |
Common questions
Is BINGHAM METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains solvent and continues to repay loans at a higher rate than originally determined. Per the trustees' report, the building opened in 2016 continues to attract newcomers and community users, with income from commercial lettings sufficient to service debts. The charity has a net asset position of £1,888,040 and no restricted funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.