Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit

Also known as: South Fylde Methodist Circuit

The advancement of:a) The Chrtistian faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and discipline of the Methodist Church;b) Any charitable purpose of any Connexional, District, Circuit, local or other organisation of the Methodist Church, including any institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church;c) Any purpose of any charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church

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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

Lancashire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£427,811

Latest Expenditure

£444,313

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 7.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 14.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £36,837

Other Income £615,631

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £50,506

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £11,954

Other Expenditure £293,694

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£427,811	£444,313				0 / 0
2024	£283,701	£315,937				0 / 0
2023	£652,468	£344,200	£50,506	£3,131,677	£3,128,676	6 / 0
2022	£182,753	£237,687				0 / 0
2021	£187,081	£173,121				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit

What does Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit reported total income of £428k and reported expenditure of £444k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit?

Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 7.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2010 as charity number 1134142. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit?

Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 45 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit operate?

Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Blackpool And South Fylde Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134142.