TIVERTON UNITED CHURCH (METHODIST AND URC)
The purpose of the Charity is to advance the Christian Faith in the area of Benefit in accordance with theprinciples and practices of the Participating Churches.
Objects
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE PARTICIPATING CHURCHES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy which funded the employment of a Local Lay Pastor. The charity aims to retain balances equating to six months of expenditure, and the total cash funds held by the church increased from £292,536 to £303,238 during the period.
What the accounts disclose
“A Local Lay Pastor was employed from 01/01/25 for a fixed term of 3 years to support the congregations of Tiverton, Petton and Upham and to connect with the local community.”
“Offerings and Tax recovered 20,649” — page 11
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- 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
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- RICHARD JOHN ALLINGTONchair
- Angela Arendina Wall
- Brian Keith RESTALL
- Clive Martin Williams
- GORDON LEACH CLATWORTHY
- JOYCE MAY BLACKWELL
- Judith Williams
- Julie Doreen Chapple
- Keith Albert CHAPPLE
- Rev Nicholas Lakin
- SANDRA MAY RICHARDSON
- SARAH JANE DUMMETT
- Sarah Elizabeth Allington
- Wendy Elizabeth Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £79k | £73k |
| 31/08/2024 | £304k | £306k |
| 31/08/2023 | £127k | £96k |
| 31/08/2022 | £90k | £99k |
| 31/08/2021 | £90k | £109k |
Common questions
Is TIVERTON UNITED CHURCH (METHODIST AND URC) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity received a substantial legacy which funded the employment of a Local Lay Pastor. The charity aims to retain balances equating to six months of expenditure, and the total cash funds held by the church increased from £292,536 to £303,238 during the period. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of TIVERTON UNITED CHURCH (METHODIST AND URC) earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the unclear band.