THE METHODIST RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 10% to £2.8m, driven largely by a 77% rise in legacy income and new emergency appeals. Unrestricted general reserves closed the year at £1.5m, which is £0.9m above the Board's minimum general reserve target of £350k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The general reserves are now required to be 20% of the following year’s unrestricted income budget (excluding emergency donations) with a minimum of £350k.”
“During the year the charity received donations from Trustees of £5,973.41 (2024: £1,603)” — page 78
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Linbert Spencer OBE — Chair
- David Thomson — CEO
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Christopher Miles Bridges Suttonchair
- Alistair Martyn Johnson
- Anne Mpendo
- Atim Henshaw
- Brian Kenny
- Brian Murtagh
- Foday Sillah
- Holly Burton Wilkinson
- Rev Jongikaya Zihle DR
- Rev Marcus Torchon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.8m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.5m | £3.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.2m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.3m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.6m | £2.7m |
Common questions
Is THE METHODIST RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT FUND financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased by 10% to £2.8m, driven largely by a 77% rise in legacy income and new emergency appeals. Unrestricted general reserves closed the year at £1.5m, which is £0.9m above the Board's minimum general reserve target of £350k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.