# West Preston Methodist Church

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1178663
- **Other names:** ASHTON METHODIST CHURCH
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** June 6, 2018
- **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=1178663


## Contact

- **Address:** West Preston Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Ashton-On-Ribble, PRESTON
- **Postcode:** PR2 1BU
- **Phone:** 01772723579
- **Email:** minister@wpmc.co.uk
- **Website:** https://wpmc.co.uk/



## 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:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Religious Activities
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Lancashire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | £148793 | £142746 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | £111423 | £153094 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | £116526 | £203113 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | £77921 | £147484 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | £463583 | £131512 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Akin Adewale — appointed July 2, 2024
- Alan Hackett — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Amanda Gregory — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Christopher Horrocks — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Dcn Rebekah - Joy Spinks — appointed June 9, 2024
- Elizabeth Warnock — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- GRAHAM HENRY BRIGGS — appointed May 18, 2025
- Gill Mason — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Harry Duckett — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Jan Rainford — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Jennie Lockett — appointed Oct. 16, 2024
- Karen Martin — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- MARY GREGSON — appointed Jan. 1, 2001
- Margaret Lowe — appointed Oct. 16, 2024
- Marilyn Gregson — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Pam Eaton — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Peter David Taylor — appointed June 6, 2018
- Rebecca Joanne Ainsworth — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Rev Michael Grimsley — appointed Sept. 1, 2021
- Ruth Clark — appointed June 25, 2023
- Shahbaz Simon — appointed June 9, 2024
- Stephen Gregory — appointed Oct. 9, 2020
- Wendy Ferneyhough — appointed Oct. 10, 2025
- Zoe Elizabeth Ainsworth — appointed Oct. 9, 2020