LUDLOW METHODIST CHURCH
We welcome all to share conversation and worship, to learn about faith and grow in Christian discipleship. We support members of the Church family and are a caring community. We use our premises to address the needs of the community, supporting families, young people, the elderly and lonely. We raise awareness of global issues of justice and offer financial and practical support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £103,054, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining at least £50k. The charity reported a net surplus of £16,754 for the year, with total receipts of £141,442 against total payments of £124,691.
What the accounts disclose
“Offerings and Tax recoverable 65,605” — page 9
“The aim of Ludlow Methodist Church is to maintain at least a £50k reserve to cover a half of the Assessment, Utilities and Running Costs, and Staff commitments.” — page 6
Trustees
- Rev Denise Kathleen Ada Hargreaveschair
- ADRIAN JOHN WILLIAMS
- ANNIE ELIZABETH JONES
- Christine Susan Paulden
- Christopher Brent Waite
- DAVID JOHN EVANS
- EDITH JOYCE EVANS
- Eileen Margaret Precious
- Geoffrey Richard Wright
- Janet williams
- John Duncan Eadie
- Lindsay Beavon
- MICHAEL JOHN OWENS
- Margaret Elizabeth Wright
- Maureen Valerie Farmery
- Paul William Philip Burnham
- Rev Neil Graham Richardson
- Rhiannon Elizabeth Richardson
- Roger Clayton
- Ronald George William Gittings
- Ruth Mary Downes
- Sara Alison Burnham
- Stephen John Dalton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £141k | £125k |
| 31/08/2024 | £130k | £121k |
| 31/08/2023 | £119k | £123k |
| 31/08/2022 | £125k | £115k |
| 31/08/2021 | £78k | £114k |
Common questions
Is LUDLOW METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free unrestricted reserves were £103,054, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of maintaining at least £50k. The charity reported a net surplus of £16,754 for the year, with total receipts of £141,442 against total payments of £124,691. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.