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Central Methodist Church Preston

Also known as: Lune Street Methodist Church Preston

The premises offer public Christian worship on Sundays and Wednesdays. The church runs a coffee shop, which serves a wide and diverse number of people, and hosts other community groups. The church sponsors one child through Compassion (UK).

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Activities & Mission

The premises offer public Christian worship on Sundays and Wednesdays. The church runs a coffee shop, which serves a wide and diverse number of people, and hosts other community groups. The church sponsors one child through Compassion (UK).

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£169,398
Latest Expenditure
£84,258

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 49.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 49.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£169,398
£84,2580 / 50
2024
£126,098
£136,3900 / 50
2023
£117,267
£105,6750 / 50
2022
£120,812
£116,4040 / 50
2021
£71,744
£93,7380 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Central Methodist Church Preston

What does Central Methodist Church Preston do?

The premises offer public Christian worship on Sundays and Wednesdays. The church runs a coffee shop, which serves a wide and diverse number of people, and hosts other community groups. The church sponsors one child through Compassion (UK).

How much income did Central Methodist Church Preston report in 2025?

Central Methodist Church Preston reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £84k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Central Methodist Church Preston registered as a charity?

Central Methodist Church Preston was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 August 2009 as charity number 1131157. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Central Methodist Church Preston?

Central Methodist Church Preston is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Central Methodist Church Preston operate?

Central Methodist Church Preston operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Central Methodist Church Preston a registered charity?

Yes — Central Methodist Church Preston is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131157.

Details

Address
Lune Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 2NL
Registration Date
18 August 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003061
Charity Number
1131157

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Trustees

Alison Pettitt
DR RICHARD HUGH BILLINGHAM MIM
Geoff Tyson
JULIA BLACKETT BA
Maureen Anne Abson MPhil, BA
Naseera Patel
OLWEN JANET SWINDLEHURST BED
PAUL ANDREW BLACKETT
PETER SLOAN ABSON BENG
Roberta Malone
RUTH CAROLE MILLWARD-HOPKINS BA, PGCE
SARAH O'HALLORAN
SHEENA ELIZABETH RHODES
SUSAN BURGESS
Valerie Waterhouse

Also Known As

  • Lune Street Methodist Church Preston

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