PORTSMOUTH METHODIST CHURCH
Portsmouth Methodist Church exists to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission. It does this through worship, learning and caring, service and evangelism. The church is involved in various activities such as lunch clubs, homeless projects etc. These activities are carried in three mission centres - Copnor, Eastney and Trinity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity dispersed £105,098 against total income of £92,544, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £12,554. Per the trustees' report, recovering finances after the pandemic remains a challenge, and the charity is reducing its use of reserves to manage this shortfall.
What the accounts disclose
“Our Reserves Policy is to hold at least six month’s expenditure in hand.” — page 3
Trustees
- ALAN STUART HAYNES
- Anne Stella Downham
- Catherine Louise Burt
- Christine Snelling
- DENISE LYDIA FOSTER
- Dr Mark Alfred Barton
- FRANCES ANN JENKINS
- Rev Ray Hampden Goddess
- SHIRLEY ANNE HAYNES BED
- STEPHEN JOHN POMEROY
- SUSAN ROWENA ASHMAN
- THEOPHILIUS DE-GRAFT ESHUN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £93k | £105k |
| 31/08/2024 | £102k | £124k |
| 31/08/2023 | £71k | £64k |
| 31/08/2022 | £78k | £92k |
| 31/08/2021 | £59k | £83k |
Common questions
Is PORTSMOUTH METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity dispersed £105,098 against total income of £92,544, resulting in a net decrease in funds of £12,554. Per the trustees' report, recovering finances after the pandemic remains a challenge, and the charity is reducing its use of reserves to manage this shortfall. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.