Bradford North Methodist Circuit

The Bradford North Methodist Circuit works to the priorities set nationally by the Methodist Church:1. To increase awareness of God's presence and to celebrate God's love. 2. To help people to grow and learn as Christians, through mutual support and care. 3. To be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice. 4. To make more followers of Jesus Christ.

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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

Financial Information

Latest Income

£335,777

Latest Expenditure

£427,213

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% 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 0.0%

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 £600

Charitable Activities £606,706

Other Trading £0

Investments £35,679

Other Income £643

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £443,431

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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 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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2025 — Woodhall Hills Sunday School Charity (organisation 516863)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£335,777	£427,213				0 / 140
2024	£643,628	£443,431	£443,431	£2,175,313	£916,001	6 / 140
2023	£261,113	£426,563				0 / 126
2022	£763,617	£391,834	£391,834	£2,140,083	£896,341	7 / 138
2021	£275,708	£313,050				0 / 138

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bradford North Methodist Circuit

What does Bradford North Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Bradford North Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Bradford North Methodist Circuit reported total income of £336k and reported expenditure of £427k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bradford North Methodist Circuit?

Bradford North Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 68.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bradford North Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Bradford North Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 August 2010 as charity number 1137672. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Bradford North Methodist Circuit?

Bradford North Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 45 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev PHILIP DRAKE NIGEL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bradford North Methodist Circuit operate?

Bradford North Methodist Circuit operates in Bradford City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bradford North Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Bradford North Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137672.