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HETTON-LE-HOLE INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH

Registered charity 1166061 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as HETTON IM CHURCH

We promote the Christian religion in various ways - Sunday and mid-week services, Prayer Meetings and Bible Studies. We hold regular social activities both in our church premises and at other locations depending on the activity. We have a very active Sunday School as well as mid-week outings for those who attend. We have a Women's Auxiliary group and a Craft Club open to all adults.

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Latest income
£36k
Latest spending
£42k
Registered
2016
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit of £4,669.17 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to spending funds received in 2023. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the church is pleased with its financial situation and will continue its maintenance and activity schedules. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £51,635.82, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' average expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Largest income source: Offerings (53% of income)
“The primary source of income remains the giving of Church members and adherents which, together with Gift Aid accounted for approximately 53% of income (2023: 58%)” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: six months' average expenditure (held: £52k)
“The Reserves Policy for Hetton-le-Hole Independent Methodist Church is to hold a sum equivalent to 6 months’ average expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Durham · Sunderland

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£36k£42k
31/12/2023£38k£32k
31/12/2022£29k£31k
31/12/2021£20k£17k
31/12/2020£20k£12k

Common questions

Is HETTON-LE-HOLE INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit of £4,669.17 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to spending funds received in 2023. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the church is pleased with its financial situation and will continue its maintenance and activity schedules. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £51,635.82, which exceeds its stated policy target of six months' average expenditure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds HETTON-LE-HOLE INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH?

Funders whose own accounts filings name HETTON-LE-HOLE INDEPENDENT METHODIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUSTFY2024£1kReligious Activities