DUDLEY AND NETHERTON CIRCUIT
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 DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH; (B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANIZATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH; (C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH; (D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £862,436 against a reserves policy target of six months' expenditure plus assessment and £5,000. The charity reports a net current asset balance of approximately £190,000 and confirms no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Assessments on Churches 81,822” — page 17
“It is the Trustees’ policy to maintain a balance of unrestricted and undesignated funds equivalent to around six months average unrestricted expenditure, plus six months district assessment and an extra £5K to cover unexpected requirements which may occur from time to time.” — page 6
“Related Parties include The Methodist Connextion, the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District, Churches within the Circuit (listed below), CFB and TMCP.” — page 24
“The circuit is part of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.” — page 5
“Related Parties include The Methodist Connextion, the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District, Churches within the Circuit (listed below), CFB and TMCP.” — page 24
“The circuit is part of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.” — page 5
“Related Parties include The Methodist Connextion, the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District, Churches within the Circuit (listed below), CFB and TMCP.” — page 24
“The circuit is part of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.” — page 5
“Related Parties include The Methodist Connextion, the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District, Churches within the Circuit (listed below), CFB and TMCP.” — page 24
“The circuit is part of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.” — page 5
“Related Parties include The Methodist Connextion, the Wolverhampton & Shrewsbury District, Churches within the Circuit (listed below), CFB and TMCP.” — page 24
“The circuit is part of Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury District and is also accountable to the Methodist Conference.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- REV DAVID JAMES ALFORDchair
- Ann Gallimore
- Basil Cox
- Brian Handy
- Caroline Alice Meldon
- David John Mountford
- David Robinson
- David Willetts
- Dr Andrew John Bagnall
- Edward Bartley
- Elizabeth Hopwood
- Elizabeth Louise Morris
- Elizabeth Ralph
- Janet Sheppard
- Janice Wylma Bartley
- Jannette Robinson
- John Perkins
- Pamela Haden
- Peter Roberts
- RAYMOND ANSTIS
- Richard Andrew French
- Roy Evans
- SYLVIA HOLYOAKE
- Shirley Tilston
- Tracy Rollason
- WILLIAM JONES
- Wendy Marie Goodwin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £107k | £104k |
Common questions
Is DUDLEY AND NETHERTON CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds total £862,436 against a reserves policy target of six months' expenditure plus assessment and £5,000. The charity reports a net current asset balance of approximately £190,000 and confirms no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.