# The Methodist Church in West Somerset

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1147036
- **Other names:** ALCOMBE METHODIST CHURCH
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Previously excepted
- **Registered:** April 27, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1147036


## Contact

- **Address:** West Somerset Methodist Circuit Office, Minehead Methodist Church, 7, The Avenue, Minehead
- **Postcode:** Somerset
- **Phone:** 01643 829593
- **Email:** finance@westsomersetmethodists.org.uk
- **Website:** westsomerset.2day.ws



## Activities

**Objects:** THE PURPOSES OF THE METHODIST CHURCH ARE AND SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN SINCE THE DATE OF UNION THE ADVANCEMENT OF -(A) THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(B) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CONNEXIONAL, DISTRICT, CIRCUIT, LOCAL OR OTHER ORGANISATION OF THE METHODIST CHURCH;(C) ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY SOCIETY OR INSTITUTION SUBSIDUARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH;(D) ANY PURPOSE FOR THE TIME BEING OF ANY CHARITY BEING A CHARITY SUBSIDIARY OR ANCILLARY TO THE METHODIST CHURCH.

**Activities:** Christian worship, pastoral care and mission.Sunday services.Midweek groups for worship, discussion and social activity.Rites of passage: baptisms, weddings and funerals.Work with other Churches and community groups in sharing the Christian message and serving the community.Regular use of Church premises by a wide variety of organisations.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Environment/conservation/heritage, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Somerset



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2025 | £165591 | £266764 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £442514 | £116667 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £147869 | £143782 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £129952 | £131444 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £113979 | £95465 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £103527 | £124815 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rev Andrew Richard Day** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- ANDREW MERVYN THOMAS BRANFIELD — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Alison Clare Robinson — appointed Sept. 1, 2022
- CLIVE CHARLES WOOLDRIDGE — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Christine Hope — appointed Sept. 1, 2022
- Clive Andrew Longhurst — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Elizabeth Westlake — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Gillian Tapp — appointed Sept. 1, 2022
- Haydn Sperring — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Howard Mounfield — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- JEAN ARMIN — appointed Sept. 1, 2022
- MARGARET CATHERINE LINTERN — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- MARGARET FLORENCE NEVELL — appointed Sept. 1, 2022
- MARGARET IRENE HILL — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Marilyn Ruth Jennings — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Rev Carol Elizabeth Gill — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Rev JANE MARGARET SPERRING — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Rev LINDA BARRIBALL — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- SUSAN ELIZABETH ROSE — appointed Oct. 1, 2024
- Timothy John Hedgecock — appointed Oct. 1, 2024