THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON)
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
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.
What the accounts disclose
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Alan Geoffrey Lonsdale
- Ann Lonsdale
- Dr Nigel Victor Hardwick
- JOHN JAMES CUNNINGHAM
- Paul Emberley
- ROSEMARY HADFIELD BA
- Richard Lukey
- SUSAN HARRISON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £8k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE WESLEY CENTRE (MALTON) | £197k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEEDS COMMUNITY SPACES | £199k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE RETFORD MAJESTIC THEATRE CO LTD | £228k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LITTLE CENTRE BEECHWOOD LTD | £224k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DAVENTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £257k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEW PARK COMMUNITY AND ARTS ASSOCIATION | £343k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |