NEW MALDEN METHODIST CHURCH
To exercise the ministry of Jesus Christ, particularly in the local community, through worship, fellowship, pastoral care, mission and service, and emphasis is placed on undertaking these tasks ecumenically.
Objects
THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that income from Sunday collections, Gift Aid, and rentals remained stable compared to the previous year, while major expenditures covered circuit assessments and staff costs. The charity maintains a prudent reserve policy targeting six months of running costs and holds surplus funds with the Methodist Church's Central Finance Board. No material uncertainties or significant financial risks were explicitly disclosed in the filing.
What the accounts disclose
“NMMC income is primarily drawn from the Sunday collections, Gift Aid and rental income including the letting of the church flat.” — page 3
“The church does not maintain a separate Buildings Fund and feels it is therefore prudent to maintain a reserve that covers 6 months of annual running costs.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Rev Dr KARL RUTLIDGEchair
- ALISON BULLETT
- David KNOWLES
- Dr PETER BULLETT
- ELIZABETH EDWARDS
- Gloria Taviner
- JULIA MORTON
- Julie Haines
- Rev Vindra Maraj-Ogden
- Richard Alexander Bland
- SARAH MOORE
- Susan Abell
- Susan Elizabeth Knowles
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £154k | £151k |
| 31/08/2024 | £166k | £191k |
| 31/08/2023 | £188k | £133k |
| 31/08/2022 | £134k | £124k |
| 31/08/2021 | £105k | £125k |
Common questions
Is NEW MALDEN METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that income from Sunday collections, Gift Aid, and rentals remained stable compared to the previous year, while major expenditures covered circuit assessments and staff costs. The charity maintains a prudent reserve policy targeting six months of running costs and holds surplus funds with the Methodist Church's Central Finance Board. No material uncertainties or significant financial risks were explicitly disclosed in the filing.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH
- SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH
- EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
- CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEW MALDEN & COOMBE, CHRIST CHURCH & ST JOHN'S
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST, MALDEN
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MALDEN METHODIST CHURCH | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH | £140k | £3,465 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH | £462k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH | £339k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF NEW MALDEN & COOMBE, CHRIST CHURCH & ST JOHN'S | £433k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |