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Bradford South Methodist Circuit

The Circuit has 7 churches and employs and supports 2 full time Presbyters and 1 part time Deacon who share their pastoral care, The Circuit supports work in the local churches and St Arnolds (a chaplaincy role in the centre of Bradford). 1 Circuit Manager supporting the churches.

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Activities & Mission

The Circuit has 7 churches and employs and supports 2 full time Presbyters and 1 part time Deacon who share their pastoral care, The Circuit supports work in the local churches and St Arnolds (a chaplaincy role in the centre of Bradford). 1 Circuit Manager supporting the churches.

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
£226,688
Latest Expenditure
£384,200

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 809.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 100% 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 9.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% 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 £16,506
Other Income £43,587

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £486,589
Raising Funds £0
Governance £44,540
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 2024.

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
2024
£226,688
£384,2000 / 6
2023
£600,084
£486,589£486,589£671,736£666,5182 / 60
2022
£471,980
£431,5310 / 1
2021
£820,751
£462,644£6,100£1,651,872£1,637,2556 / 0
2020
£187,990
£258,6880 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bradford South Methodist Circuit

What does Bradford South Methodist Circuit do?

The Circuit has 7 churches and employs and supports 2 full time Presbyters and 1 part time Deacon who share their pastoral care, The Circuit supports work in the local churches and St Arnolds (a chaplaincy role in the centre of Bradford). 1 Circuit Manager supporting the churches.

How much income did Bradford South Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Bradford South Methodist Circuit reported total income of £227k and reported expenditure of £384k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bradford South Methodist Circuit?

Bradford South Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 809.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bradford South Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Bradford South Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2014 as charity number 1157285. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Bradford South Methodist Circuit?

Bradford South Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 33 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev GRAEME MATTHEW DUTTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bradford South Methodist Circuit operate?

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

Is Bradford South Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Bradford South Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1157285.

Details

Address
Clayton Methodist Church
Clayton Lane
Clayton
BRADFORD
West Yorkshire
BD14 6PA
Registration Date
3 June 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5042552
Charity Number
1157285

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Trustees

Rev GRAEME MATTHEW DUTTON Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BEVERLEY TAYLOR HARDY
Brian Charles Jennings
CHRISTINE PEACOCK
DAVID DONLON
Deacon Joy Anne Sykes
DENNIS WATSON
Derek Marshall
ELIZABETH ANN SMITH
Gianfranco Gonzalez
GRAHAM PHILLIP ATKINS
HELEN CATHERINE BOOCOCK
Also governs 2 other charities
Jean Sheard
John Kenneth Andrew
John Richard Walsh
Joy Suzanne Rainbow
JOYCE ENID MCGUFFIE
LOUISA HILDA JEAN-PIERRE
Lynda McLindon
Margaret Mary Wainwright
MARY TWENTYMAN
Michael Bastow
Rev Andrew Stead
Rev Philip Nigel Drake
RICHARD IAN SHEARD
Susan Jennifer Andrew
SUZANNE OLIVE ALLSOP
SYLVIA JEAN BOOCOCK
TERESA MARY LUNN
VALERIE WALTON

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