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Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church

A Methodist Church belonging to the Norwich Circuit. We are here to service our local community and also the Chinese community living in Norfolk. We provide Sunday services in either Chinese or English. In addition, weekly activities are organized for groups of different ages. Young people are welcome to join our Sunday school and fellowships, and also our summer youth camps

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Activities & Mission

A Methodist Church belonging to the Norwich Circuit. We are here to service our local community and also the Chinese community living in Norfolk. We provide Sunday services in either Chinese or English. In addition, weekly activities are organized for groups of different ages. Young people are welcome to join our Sunday school and fellowships, and also our summer youth camps

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£172,616
Latest Expenditure
£140,884

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.6%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£172,616
£140,8840 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church

What does Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church do?

A Methodist Church belonging to the Norwich Circuit. We are here to service our local community and also the Chinese community living in Norfolk. We provide Sunday services in either Chinese or English. In addition, weekly activities are organized for groups of different ages. Young people are welcome to join our Sunday school and fellowships, and also our summer youth camps

How much income did Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church report in 2024?

Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church reported total income of £173k and reported expenditure of £141k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church registered as a charity?

Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 March 2023 as charity number 1202520. It has been registered for 3 years.

Who runs Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church?

Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ka Fai Stephen Lau. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church operate?

Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202520.

Details

Address
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church
Bowthorpe Road
NORWICH
NR5 8AB
Registration Date
28 March 2023
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5214482
Charity Number
1202520

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Trustees

Ka Fai Stephen Lau Chair
Chau Lui Lam
Chi Wai Lai
Kai Chiu Liu
Also governs 1 other charity
Man Shan Hilda Lai
Rev Thomas John Osborne
Also governs 1 other charity
San Peng Tan
Yuen Chui

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