BURBAGE METHODIST CHURCH
Carrying out the purposes of the Methodist Church, including worshipping God, organising regular public acts of worship open to members & non-members alike, teaching Christianity, pastoral work, taking religious assemblies in schools & providing chaplaincy services.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are £1,622,357, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of six months' average expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the church's financial viability for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Reserves Policy for the Church is to hold a minimum sum equivalent to 6 months’ average expenditure.” — page 21
“The major cost to unrestricted funds is in relation to the assessment paid to the Circuit (Hinckley). This amounted to 50% of our total unrestricted costs (excluding depreciation).” — page 18
“The Church has three investment funds held by TMCP. Funds held at present total £5744.39, interest paid into the current account.”
“The major cost to unrestricted funds is in relation to the assessment paid to the Circuit (Hinckley). This amounted to 50% of our total unrestricted costs (excluding depreciation).” — page 18
“The Church has three investment funds held by TMCP. Funds held at present total £5744.39, interest paid into the current account.”
“The major cost to unrestricted funds is in relation to the assessment paid to the Circuit (Hinckley). This amounted to 50% of our total unrestricted costs (excluding depreciation).” — page 18
“The Church has three investment funds held by TMCP. Funds held at present total £5744.39, interest paid into the current account.”
Trustees
- ALAN KEITH WARE
- ANNE BAILEY
- BARBARA REARDON
- BRIAN JAMES BRADBURN
- CHRISTINE ARMSTRONG
- CHRISTOPHER WEBB
- COLIN HADDON
- GILLIAN KEARNEY
- HILARY ELAINE UNION
- JOHN NICHOLS
- MRS ANNE HADDON
- PHILIP COLIN HAYWOOD
- ROSEMARY LESLEY BRADBURN
- Rev Patricia Mukorombindo
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £65k | £69k |
| 31/08/2024 | £64k | £76k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £63k |
| 31/08/2022 | £49k | £49k |
| 31/08/2021 | £52k | £50k |
Common questions
Is BURBAGE METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves are £1,622,357, which significantly exceeds the stated policy target of six months' average expenditure. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the church's financial viability for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.