Airedale Methodist Circuit

The Circuit organises worship in each Church through the Preaching Plan. It trains local preachers to spread the Gospel of Jesus and pays ministers to serve their communities and witness to the Gospel. It provides administrative support to its churches and offers a source of initiative and decision making through the Circuit Leadership Team.

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Activities & Mission

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

Bradford City North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£312,007

Latest Expenditure

£479,685

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £617,303

Charitable Activities £85,982

Other Trading £25,625

Investments £2,254

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £372,558

Raising Funds £0

Governance £3,468

Grants to Institutions £4,656

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£312,007	£479,685				0 / 25
2023	£258,517	£327,235				0 / 25
2022	£731,164	£372,558	£372,558	£2,112,986	£835,049	9 / 20
2021	£275,450	£331,931				0 / 50
2020	£292,132	£341,490				0 / 50

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Frequently asked questions about Airedale Methodist Circuit

What does Airedale Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Airedale Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Airedale Methodist Circuit reported total income of £312k and reported expenditure of £480k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Airedale Methodist Circuit?

Airedale Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 51.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Airedale Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Airedale Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2015 as charity number 1160063. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Airedale Methodist Circuit?

Airedale Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 36 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Clare Elizabeth Stainsby. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Airedale Methodist Circuit operate?

Airedale Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Bradford City and North Yorkshire.

Is Airedale Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Airedale Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1160063.