THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON)

Registered charity 1181629 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

To further or benefit the residents of Malton, and the district of Ryedale, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political religious or other opinions by associating together with the said residents, voluntary orgnisations and others in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation well being and leisure time.

Objects

TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF MALTON, AND THE DISTRICT OF RYEDALE, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN MALTON, AND THE DISTRICT OF RYEDALE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF MALTON METHODIST CHURCH FOR USE AS A PLACE OF WORSHIP. TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE GRADE 2* LISTED MALTON METHODIST CHURCH BUILDING.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Latest income
£197k
Latest spending
£88k
Registered
2019
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £108,176 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £523,456. The charity is exempt from audit under the small companies regime and has been assessed as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Total net assets increased from £415,280 to £523,456, driven by incoming resources exceeding charitable expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Loan from trustee Mr P Emberley
“At 31 August 2024, the Wesley Centre's creditors included a balance of £65,764 in respect of a loan from Mr P Emberley, one of the trustees. During the year, Mr Emberley advanced a further £54,670 to the charity and £100,434 was repaid to him. The balance of £20,000 owed to Mr Emberley at 31 August 2025.” — page 23
“The charity also holds a loan of £2,000 from another trustee, Mr R Lukey, which is included in the balance sheet under loans due within one year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Loan from trustee Mr R Lukey
“At 31 August 2024, the Wesley Centre's creditors included a balance of £65,764 in respect of a loan from Mr P Emberley, one of the trustees. During the year, Mr Emberley advanced a further £54,670 to the charity and £100,434 was repaid to him. The balance of £20,000 owed to Mr Emberley at 31 August 2025.” — page 23
“The charity also holds a loan of £2,000 from another trustee, Mr R Lukey, which is included in the balance sheet under loans due within one year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Debtor due from Malton Methodist Church (MMC)
“At 31 August 2024, the Wesley Centre's creditors included a balance of £65,764 in respect of a loan from Mr P Emberley, one of the trustees. During the year, Mr Emberley advanced a further £54,670 to the charity and £100,434 was repaid to him. The balance of £20,000 owed to Mr Emberley at 31 August 2025.” — page 23
“The charity also holds a loan of £2,000 from another trustee, Mr R Lukey, which is included in the balance sheet under loans due within one year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — The Wesley Centre Malton (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: North Yorkshire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/08/2025£197k£88k
31/08/2024£444k£415k
31/08/2023£23k£44k
31/08/2022£46k£61k
31/08/2021£182k£181k

Common questions

Is THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON) financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £108,176 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing total unrestricted funds to £523,456. The charity is exempt from audit under the small companies regime and has been assessed as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Total net assets increased from £415,280 to £523,456, driven by incoming resources exceeding charitable expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION1£8k

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Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON)£197k—0unclear—no doubt
LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES FY2025£199k—0below—no doubt
THE RETFORD MAJESTIC THEATRE CO LTD FY2025£228k—0unclear—no doubt
THE LITTLE CENTRE BEECHWOOD LTD FY2025£224k—0above—no doubt
DAVENTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FY2025£257k—0unclear—no doubt
NEW PARK COMMUNITY AND ARTS ASSOCIATION FY2025£343k—0above—no doubt

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