POPPLETON METHODIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £22,958 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves rebuilding to £123,525. The charity holds significant restricted funds of £107,414 specifically for the RUACH building project, while its land and buildings are held by a separate circuit charity. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure.
What the accounts disclose
“General Funds for non-RUACH expenses are above 50% of our normal annual expenditure.” — page 7
“The value of land and buildings forming the Methodist Chapel and Church Hall are not included in these financial statements as they are included in the financial statements of York Methodist Circuit Charity No. 1134381.” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev Elizabeth Cushionchair
- ALAN WRIGHT
- ANN MOIRA HOWARD
- Brian Latto
- CHRISTINE MARGARET BOOTHMAN
- CHRISTINE STEPHENSON
- Christine Scholtz
- Dr Peter Scholtz
- JENNIFER COOKSON
- JUDITH WRIGHT
- John Middleton
- LYNDA JOHNSON
- MARILYN INGLE
- MOIRA DACKER
- Marian Frances Beck
- Rev David Andrew Priestnall
- SHEILA LATTO
- SUSAN CUSHING
- SUSAN LYNN
- Sandra Bailey
- Sheila Dickson Middleton
- WENDY HEAP
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £185k | £124k |
| 31/08/2024 | £190k | £92k |
| 31/08/2023 | £139k | £112k |
| 31/08/2022 | £197k | £455k |
| 31/08/2021 | £227k | £270k |
Common questions
Is POPPLETON METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £22,958 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves rebuilding to £123,525. The charity holds significant restricted funds of £107,414 specifically for the RUACH building project, while its land and buildings are held by a separate circuit charity. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further disclosure. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.