# The Methodist Church in West Somerset

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_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



## Geography

- Somerset





## Trustees

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




