Birmingham Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Birmingham South West Methodist Circuit

The Circuit produces a preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the Methodist Churches and Local Ecumenical Partnerships in its geographical area. These are open to all people, without charge.

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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

Birmingham City Solihull

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,340,194

Latest Expenditure

£3,651,794

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 23.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 28.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £58,360

Charitable Activities £723,738

Other Trading £0

Investments £123,744

Other Income £3,434,322

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,033,876

Raising Funds £0

Governance £4,928

Grants to Institutions £57,959

Other Expenditure £2,617,918

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,340,194	£3,651,794	£1,033,876	£7,321,109	£3,009,244	20 / 0
2024	£2,403,780	£2,191,712	£1,106,238	£6,631,710	£2,018,916	22 / 0
2023	£2,628,653	£3,825,753	£900,095	£6,419,642	£2,226,819	25 / 0
2022	£2,414,907	£1,916,705	£1,027,122	£7,616,742	£1,344,006	28 / 1
2021	£2,060,896	£2,016,000	£1,155,112	£7,118,540	£1,803,658	29 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham Methodist Circuit

What does Birmingham Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Birmingham Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Birmingham Methodist Circuit reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £3.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Birmingham Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 2009 as charity number 1132926. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Birmingham Methodist Circuit?

Birmingham Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 101 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham Methodist Circuit operate?

Birmingham Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Birmingham City and Solihull.

Is Birmingham Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132926.

Details

Address

SELLY OAK METHODIST CHURCH
LANGLEYS ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B29 6HT

[email protected]

Phone

+441214721060

Website

www.birminghammethodistcircuit.org.uk

Registration Date

23 November 2009

Status

Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number

4048243

Charity Number

1132926

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Alan Bennett

Andrew Morris

ANN DENISE PRENTICE

Annette Sampson

Anthony Ralph Ludlow

Barbara Carol Howarth

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Brian Noake

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Caroline Hinchliffe

Caroline Nana-Tchounga

Christine Burr

Clive Prentice

Colin Edward Capell

Cynthia Jia EE Law

Daphne Gray

Dawn Brown

DIANE MARY WEBB

DOROTHY JOYCE AUDLEY

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Dr Boaz Jangan

Dr CLIVE SWEET

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Edith Sylvina Payne

Ellalyn Blake

ERMINE KATHLEEN MITCHELL

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Fiona Beadle

Gareth Lynn Davies

GILL DAY

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Janet Ethel Rudge

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JANET THOMAS

Janet Wong

Jennifer Cockroft

Jeremy David Parker

JOE GLASFORD

John Alfred Cliff

JUDITH WINGATE

Karen Jane Handford

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KAREN SALLY ASHTON

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Kath Collman

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KEITH DENNIS

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MARGARET ANN JOAN MURPHY

Mark Christopher Ashmore

MARK FIRMSTONE

Mercy Rostron

Michael Meadows

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Ralph Neale

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Rev Barbara Calvert

Rev Caroline Hague

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Rev Cleopas Sibanda

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REV DONALD JOHN SAMPSON

Rev Farai Mapamula

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Rev Julie Clark

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Also Known As

Birmingham South West Methodist Circuit

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Source: Charity Commission register entry
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