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West Preston Methodist Church

Also known as: Ashton Methodist Church

Church and Community Centre on three sites offering various services to the local community across the west of Preston adult education, social cafe, thrift shop, sporting facilities, support and outreach groups.

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Activities & Mission

Church and Community Centre on three sites offering various services to the local community across the west of Preston adult education, social cafe, thrift shop, sporting facilities, support and outreach groups.

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
£148,793
Latest Expenditure
£142,746

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.9%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£148,793
£142,7460 / 45
2023
£111,423
£153,0940 / 30
2022
£116,526
£203,1130 / 30
2021
£77,921
£147,4840 / 70
2020
£463,583
£131,5120 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Preston Methodist Church

What does West Preston Methodist Church do?

Church and Community Centre on three sites offering various services to the local community across the west of Preston adult education, social cafe, thrift shop, sporting facilities, support and outreach groups.

How much income did West Preston Methodist Church report in 2024?

West Preston Methodist Church reported total income of £149k and reported expenditure of £143k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Preston Methodist Church registered as a charity?

West Preston Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2018 as charity number 1178663. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs West Preston Methodist Church?

West Preston Methodist Church is governed by a board of 24 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Preston Methodist Church operate?

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

Is West Preston Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — West Preston Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1178663.

Details

Address
West Preston Methodist Church
Wellington Road
Ashton-On-Ribble
PRESTON
PR2 1BU
Website
wpmc.co.uk
Registration Date
6 June 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5121145
Charity Number
1178663

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Trustees

Akin Adewale
Alan Hackett
Amanda Gregory
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Horrocks
Dcn Rebekah - Joy Spinks
Elizabeth Warnock
Also governs 1 other charity
Gill Mason
Also governs 1 other charity
GRAHAM HENRY BRIGGS
Harry Duckett
Jan Rainford
Jennie Lockett
Karen Martin
Margaret Lowe
Marilyn Gregson
MARY GREGSON
Pam Eaton
Peter David Taylor
Rebecca Joanne Ainsworth
Rev Michael Grimsley
Ruth Clark
Shahbaz Simon
Stephen Gregory
Wendy Ferneyhough
Zoe Elizabeth Ainsworth
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Ashton Methodist Church

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