Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Chorley Methodist Circuit

The Chorley & Leyland Circuit organises and resources ministers and local preachers to lead public worship open to all without charge. This takes place at each of the 11 Methodist Churches, including the one Local Ecumenical Partnership. All churches are encouraged to engage with the wider community, offering premises where appropriate. Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit.

Email Charity

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

£765,109

Latest Expenditure

£396,187

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £375

Charitable Activities £731,762

Other Trading £0

Investments £27,403

Other Income £5,569

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £396,187

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £2,767

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 2021 — Euxton Contact Centre (organisation 3940458)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£765,109	£396,187	£396,187	£2,073,977	£878,239	5 / 5
2024	£583,672	£364,279	£364,279	£2,178,320	£106,748	5 / 5
2023	£928,289	£1,020,975	£1,020,975	£1,737,552	£368,520	7 / 5
2022	£314,311	£392,927				0 / 0
2021	£383,924	£388,927				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit

What does Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit reported total income of £765k and reported expenditure of £396k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 2010 as charity number 1135868. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit?

Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 43 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit operate?

Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Chorley And Leyland Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135868.