SOUTHWICK METHODIST CHURCH
Public worship, fellowship groups, Bible study groups, work with children and young people, pastoral care, social activities, training activities, Safeguarding care for children and adults at risk, all in line with the purposes of the Methodist Church nationally.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church holds unrestricted reserves of £5,453,545, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £35,000. The trustees confirm the church is a going concern with no material uncertainties, supported by substantial fixed assets and recent receipt of a large bequest.
What the accounts disclose
“The church’s principal sources of funds are from the free-will gifts of the members of the congregation, from fund-raising events and the hire of the church halls.” — page 3
“It is SMC’s policy to aim to hold at least six months general expenditure plus a buffer amount to cover unexpected fluctuations in income. On this basis funds reserved for the financial year 2025-26 will be £35,000.” — page 3
Trustees
- Rev Owen Carneychair
- ANNE ROSEMARY HARRIS
- Bridget Ann Quint
- HEATHER MCKAY
- Hilary Ann Colbourn
- JANET COLLETT
- JULIE SCARRATT
- James Lelean
- Joanna Markvoort-Weijters
- KIM ANNE UPTON
- Nicola Alison Disney
- PHYLLIS GWENDOLINE NICHOLLS
- Philip Colin WEBB
- ROBERT DUDLEY DISNEY
- Rev ROSEMARIE ELAINE GAYE CLARKE MA
- Rev TONGAYI JOSEPH MATAMBA
- Wendy Cooke
- YVONNE YATES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £339k | £149k |
| 31/08/2024 | £96k | £105k |
| 31/08/2023 | £149k | £100k |
| 31/08/2022 | £101k | £99k |
| 31/08/2021 | £76k | £79k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHWICK METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church holds unrestricted reserves of £5,453,545, significantly exceeding its stated policy target of £35,000. The trustees confirm the church is a going concern with no material uncertainties, supported by substantial fixed assets and recent receipt of a large bequest. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWICK METHODIST CHURCH | £339k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BECKMINSTER METHODIST CHURCH | £125k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| DORRIDGE METHODIST CHURCH | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE METHODIST CHURCH, HATFIELD ROAD, ST ALBANS | £127k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City | £156k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |