NORTH BIRMINGHAM METHODIST HUB
a) The provision of regular acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike; b) The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplation; c) The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups; d) Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; e) Taking religious assemblies in local schools.
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 funds decreased from £76,506 to £63,367 due to a net deficit of £13,139 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £51,155, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of one church council meeting. There are no disclosed trading subsidiaries, pension deficits, or material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ANTHONY LAWRENCE WILKINSON
- Abiodun Kayode Obanla
- Christine Mary Blake
- DAVID CHARLES ANDREWS
- Daniel Mark Hurst BSc
- Dezereine Amutea Wilks
- Florence May O'Connor
- Gillian White
- JEAN YOUDELL
- JENNIFER JOAN McGREGOR BSc CPFA
- JUDITH ANN STEPHENS
- KATHLEEN MATTHEWS
- Leslie Francis Hodgetts
- MARGARET EVETTE HENRY
- Peter Harry Vaughan White
- Rev Collins Owusu Frimpong-Manso
- Rev Nicholas William Jones CTM MA
- Stephen Andrew Howard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £116k | £129k |
| 31/08/2024 | £107k | £112k |
Common questions
Is NORTH BIRMINGHAM METHODIST HUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds decreased from £76,506 to £63,367 due to a net deficit of £13,139 for the year. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £51,155, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of one church council meeting. There are no disclosed trading subsidiaries, pension deficits, or material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.