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Unity Methodist Church

Also known as: Sandbach Methodist Church, Wesley Avenue Methodist Church, Sandbach

Sunday and midweek worship; youth and family work, including Stepping Stones (parents and toddlers) and family afternoons; pastoral care; Lifeline Debt Advice; Foodbank; Pantry. Hire of premises to outside groups; Craft and Chat group; Wesley Guild; House Groups; Social events (Saturday Cafe, community lunches, Sunday lunches, church bowls group); Justice and Peace Group; fundraising; donations.

Activities & Mission

Sunday and midweek worship; youth and family work, including Stepping Stones (parents and toddlers) and family afternoons; pastoral care; Lifeline Debt Advice; Foodbank; Pantry. Hire of premises to outside groups; Craft and Chat group; Wesley Guild; House Groups; Social events (Saturday Cafe, community lunches, Sunday lunches, church bowls group); Justice and Peace Group; fundraising; donations.

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
£241,671
Latest Expenditure
£221,031

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.5%
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
£241,671
£221,0310 / 20
2024
£174,334
£182,8980 / 20
2023
£155,752
£137,2610 / 20
2022
£105,387
£128,0590 / 25
2021
£89,379
£94,5370 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Unity Methodist Church

What does Unity Methodist Church do?

Sunday and midweek worship; youth and family work, including Stepping Stones (parents and toddlers) and family afternoons; pastoral care; Lifeline Debt Advice; Foodbank; Pantry. Hire of premises to outside groups; Craft and Chat group; Wesley Guild; House Groups; Social events (Saturday Cafe, community lunches, Sunday lunches, church bowls group); Justice and Peace Group; fundraising; donations.

How much income did Unity Methodist Church report in 2025?

Unity Methodist Church reported total income of £242k and reported expenditure of £221k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Unity Methodist Church registered as a charity?

Unity Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2017 as charity number 1173520. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Unity Methodist Church?

Unity Methodist Church is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Carolyn Ann Lawrance. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Unity Methodist Church operate?

Unity Methodist Church operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Unity Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Unity Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173520.

Details

Address
WESLEY CENTRE
16 CHAPEL STREET
SANDBACH
CW11 1DS
Registration Date
21 June 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5099740
Charity Number
1173520

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Trustees

Rev Carolyn Ann Lawrance Chair
ANN HORSFIELD
Brian Cornel Hanna
BRUNILDA EYRE
Cynthia Kelly
Elizabeth Mary Trinder
Ellen Doreen Cieka
Also governs 2 other charities
GEORGE ALAN PIMLOTT
Gillian Margaret Bailey
JAYNE LORRELLA BUNN
Karen Elizabeth Foster
Kathleen Elizabeth Wharton
Katy Louise Lowe
Marian Pauline Sherwin
Matthew Timothy Cooke
Norma Joyce Stolworthy
Pamela Christine Smith
ROBERT PAUL CHARLES GLASSONBURY
STEPHEN DAVID PARKER-AIKEN

Also Known As

  • Sandbach Methodist Church
  • Wesley Avenue Methodist Church, Sandbach

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