LANCASTER METHODIST CHURCH
Registered charity 1170840 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Lancaster Methodist Church serves the city of Lancaster in NW England.We aim to be an inclusive Christian community, with a deep commitment to justice and peace, which affirms and values everyone.The main church building is on the A6 South of the city,The Cornerstone, used in partnership with various charities serving disadvantaged people, is in the centre of the city, near the town hall.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £195,688 at the end of the year, with total receipts of £133,824 against payments of £165,326. The trustees report that finances remain in a healthy position, allowing the charity to maintain a reserve policy of six months' typical expenditure. The church employs four staff members, including a full-time chaplain and part-time managers, while relying on volunteers for many community activities.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months’ typical expenditure (held: £196k)
“we are able to continue our Reserve policy of retaining six months’ typical expenditure.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Lancashire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is LANCASTER METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds totalled £195,688 at the end of the year, with total receipts of £133,824 against payments of £165,326. The trustees report that finances remain in a healthy position, allowing the charity to maintain a reserve policy of six months' typical expenditure. The church employs four staff members, including a full-time chaplain and part-time managers, while relying on volunteers for many community activities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LANCASTER METHODIST CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LANCASTER METHODIST CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE ASDA FOUNDATION, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION.
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