SHERN HALL METHODIST CHURCH
We provide a place for Christian Methodist Worship. We believe that God has called us to be a transforming, united Church of Jesus Christ's disciples, who are growing as followers, obedient to the word of God and have a passion to serve God's church and community.
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total receipts increased by 2.8% to £129,223, while total payments rose by 6.3% to £113,794, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £49,842, which the trustees note is equivalent to over five months of operating expenditure against a policy target of six months. The financial position is supported by significant investments held in the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes valued at £2,306,800.
What the accounts disclose
“The church successfully received grants from both the Methodist District Fund and the Forest Circuit.” — page 5
“The church now also shares the responsibility for the employment and cost of a Church Manager with Woodford Methodist church.” — page 9
“The church successfully received grants from both the Methodist District Fund and the Forest Circuit.” — page 5
“The church now also shares the responsibility for the employment and cost of a Church Manager with Woodford Methodist church.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Rev Kong Ching Hiichair
- Abena Adofo
- CYNTHIA VILMA BONDS
- Ciddra Skerritt
- Claudina A Green
- DEREEN OMARD
- Donald Espeute
- Elvena Bernita Brumant
- Emmannuel Kusi
- Evangelica Marietta Solomon
- Hannah Roberts
- June Carole Campbell
- Kathleen Hudson
- Leandre Tuitt
- Loyl Marcia Brandt
- Millicent Patience Freeman
- Peter Sambani
- Sonia Jennifer Whitfield
- William Poku-Adu
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £129k | £114k |
| 31/08/2024 | £126k | £107k |
Common questions
Is SHERN HALL METHODIST CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total receipts increased by 2.8% to £129,223, while total payments rose by 6.3% to £113,794, resulting in a net surplus for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £49,842, which the trustees note is equivalent to over five months of operating expenditure against a policy target of six months. The financial position is supported by significant investments held in the Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes valued at £2,306,800. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TALBOT VILLAGE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UK)
- ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH
- WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH
- SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH
- EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH
- UPTON METHODIST CHURCH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERN HALL METHODIST CHURCH | £129k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UK) | £1.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ELM HALL DRIVE METHODIST CHURCH | £140k | £3,465 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WIMBORNE METHODIST CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOLIHULL METHODIST CHURCH | £462k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| EMSWORTH METHODIST CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |