Valley Church
Also known as: Ribble Valley Free Methodist Church
Regular church meetings, training events, and small groups to teach and support people in their Christian faith.Outreach projects and ministries run locally and in Preston, including a Community Action Teams and Youth Work.Sermons and messages are distributed online for free access. We support work in Mumbai India. Individuals in the church currently sponsor more than 20 children in Brazil.
Activities & Mission
Regular church meetings, training events, and small groups to teach and support people in their Christian faith.Outreach projects and ministries run locally and in Preston, including a Community Action Teams and Youth Work.Sermons and messages are distributed online for free access. We support work in Mumbai India. Individuals in the church currently sponsor more than 20 children in Brazil.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £359,993 | £468,579 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2023 | £448,101 | £456,481 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2022 | £543,984 | £427,403 | £348,496 | £400,951 | £400,951 | 5 / 180 |
| 2021 | £355,876 | £366,925 | 0 / 180 | |||
| 2020 | £283,695 | £274,612 | 0 / 180 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Valley Church
What does Valley Church do?
Regular church meetings, training events, and small groups to teach and support people in their Christian faith.Outreach projects and ministries run locally and in Preston, including a Community Action Teams and Youth Work.Sermons and messages are distributed online for free access. We support work in Mumbai India. Individuals in the church currently sponsor more than 20 children in Brazil.
How much income did Valley Church report in 2024?
Valley Church reported total income of £360k and reported expenditure of £469k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Valley Church?
Valley Church has a program ratio of 64.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Valley Church registered as a charity?
Valley Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 2008 as charity number 1125080. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Valley Church?
Valley Church is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Valley Church operate?
Valley Church operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Valley Church a registered charity?
Yes — Valley Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125080.
Details
Fourfields House
Fourfields
Bamber Bridge
PRESTON
PR5 6GS
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Also Known As
- Ribble Valley Free Methodist Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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