Layton Methodist Church

Registered charity 1194986 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SALEM METHODIST CHURCH

We offer facilities for worship and also outreach into the local community to combat loneliness, debt and poverty which is endemic in the area. We offer safe space and a warm environment for people to meet and enjoy fellowship.

Objects

THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF -(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDUARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.

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

£181k

Latest spending

£174k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity remains in a sound financial position, with total funds at the end of the year amounting to £55,319. The trustees note that the charity relies on a combination of grants, fundraising, and donations, creating some uncertainty regarding future income streams. However, they assert that this risk is actively managed through ongoing fundraising and strong community support.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £11k)

“The church reserves policy is to hold enough funds to meet three months expenses.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The charity is reliant on continued giving from Church members, donations from individuals and businesses within the community, and the successful securing of grant funding. While this creates some uncertainty, the charity actively manages this through ongoing fundraising activity, strong community support, and a proactive approach to identifying and applying for funding opportunities.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Payments to trustees: One trustee received £2,700 for delivering craft sessions.

“During the year, one trustee was paid £2,700 (DH) for delivering craft sessions to our service users.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Related-party transaction: Trustee paid for services

“During the year, one trustee was paid £2,700 (DH) for delivering craft sessions to our service users. She was selected due to her relevant skills and experience, and to meet a need at the time. This was payment for services, not for acting as a trustee, and the conflict of interest was declared and managed appropriately.”

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 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.

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
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Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
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Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Forward Project (matched by registered charity number).

Trustees · trustee networks

Mark John Walmsleychair · trustee of 1 other charity
Amelia Lesley Walmsley
David Roger Leach · trustee of 1 other charity
Elizabeth Margaret Crook
Hilary Holden
James Peter Crook
Joanne Alice Walmsley · trustee of 1 other charity
Kathryn Ellen Pritchard
Margaret Ruth Sellers
Marjorie Helen Jepson
Rev Andrew Halstead · trustee of 1 other charity
Sandra Macaulay Waddington
Susan Elaine Leach B. Ed.

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

Operates in: Blackpool

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/08/2025	£181k	£174k
31/08/2024	£128k	£110k
31/08/2023	£189k	£171k
31/08/2022	£48k	£55k

Common questions

Is Layton Methodist Church financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity remains in a sound financial position, with total funds at the end of the year amounting to £55,319. The trustees note that the charity relies on a combination of grants, fundraising, and donations, creating some uncertainty regarding future income streams. However, they assert that this risk is actively managed through ongoing fundraising and strong community support. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	28/03/2023	£9k	Uniting Communities
The National Lottery Heritage Fund	14/02/2007	£50k	"Salem Church Renovation and Promotion"

Funders of similar charities

Funders whose accounts show grants to charities similar to this one (and no recorded grant to this charity) — a starting list for fundraisers.

Funder	Similar charities funded	Amount to them
THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST	1	£30k

Charities like this

Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City.

The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City income £156k
LOUGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH, MILTON KEYNES income £163k
THE LANTERN METHODIST CHURCH OF WIMBLEDON AND RAYNES PARK income £300k
WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH income £104k
CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH income £339k
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD - WINNERS' WAY LOUGHTON income £160k

Side by side with its peers

Charity	Income	Top pay band	Reserves vs policy	Fundraising cost	Going concern
Layton Methodist Church	£181k	—	unclear	—	noted
The Methodist Church - Letchworth Garden City FY2025	£156k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
LOUGHTON BAPTIST CHURCH, MILTON KEYNES FY2024	£163k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
THE LANTERN METHODIST CHURCH OF WIMBLEDON AND RAYNES PARK FY2025	£300k	—	within	—	no doubt
WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH FY2025	£104k	—	unclear	—	no doubt
CAMBORNE WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH FY2025	£339k	—	below	—	no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.