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Banbury Methodist Circuit

The Banbury Methodist Circuit is an "umbrella" for the 11 Methodist Churches in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire and the villages which surround Banbury. It provides support and encouragement to the churches in carrying out their calling to serve God and to serve their communities.

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Activities & Mission

The Banbury Methodist Circuit is an "umbrella" for the 11 Methodist Churches in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire and the villages which surround Banbury. It provides support and encouragement to the churches in carrying out their calling to serve God and to serve their communities.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£318,918
Latest Expenditure
£239,234

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 75.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 75.0%
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 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£318,918
£239,2340 / 50
2024
£147,966
£313,1080 / 0
2023
£143,960
£209,7650 / 0
2022
£136,495
£297,9780 / 0
2021
£340,487
£284,2860 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Banbury Methodist Circuit

What does Banbury Methodist Circuit do?

The Banbury Methodist Circuit is an "umbrella" for the 11 Methodist Churches in the town of Banbury, Oxfordshire and the villages which surround Banbury. It provides support and encouragement to the churches in carrying out their calling to serve God and to serve their communities.

How much income did Banbury Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Banbury Methodist Circuit reported total income of £319k and reported expenditure of £239k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Banbury Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Banbury Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 April 2010 as charity number 1135376. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Banbury Methodist Circuit?

Banbury Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 34 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Ralph Alderman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Banbury Methodist Circuit operate?

Banbury Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

Is Banbury Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Banbury Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135376.

Details

Address
1 Waller Drive
BANBURY
OX16 9NS
Registration Date
7 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007908
Charity Number
1135376

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Trustees

Rev David Ralph Alderman Chair
ANDREA CATHERINE HARDING-SMITH
Ann Slater
Anthony Giles
Cate Vokes
CHRISTINE ANNE HEIGHTON
CICELY HELEN LEWIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Clifford Faulkner
Also governs 2 other charities
Cynthia Idle
David Miles
Edith Cherry
Elaine Marilyn Nutt
Elizabeth Rees
GWENDOLINE IRENE LOVSEY
GWENDOLINE MARIE FRANKLIN
Helen Gardner
Hugh Brooman
Janet Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
JOAN AMY BOYLES
JULIE ROSE STANLEY
Kathryn Matthews
LILIAN STAGEMAN
LIN TURNOCK
MARGARET SHIRLEY COOKNELL
Margaret Stafford
Mary Elizabeth Tanner
Nigel Souch
Patricia Haley
Rev CHRISTOPHER EDDY
Rev Philip Robinson
Also governs 1 other charity
SHEILA JONES
Susan Cherry
WALTER STAGEMAN
YVONNE KENNARD

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