Darlington Methodist District

Advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.

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Activities & Mission

Advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.

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.

Show all 7 areas of operation

Local Authority

Darlington Durham Hartlepool Middlesbrough North Yorkshire Redcar And Cleveland Stockton-on-tees

Financial Information

Latest Income

£724,518

Latest Expenditure

£739,296

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 53.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 11% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% 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 £43,607

Other Income £680,911

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £397,500

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,370

Grants to Institutions £395,130

Other Expenditure £341,796

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£724,518	£739,296	£397,500	£1,027,943	£0	10 / 0
2023	£632,257	£552,175	£0	£1,038,360	£820,955	2 / 0
2022	£816,043	£492,084	£464,825	£956,242	£0	9 / 0
2021	£189,228	£186,455				0 / 0
2020	£334,292	£290,489				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Darlington Methodist District

What does Darlington Methodist District do?

Advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the doctrinal standards and the discipline of the Methodist Church.

How much income did Darlington Methodist District report in 2024?

Darlington Methodist District reported total income of £725k and reported expenditure of £739k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Darlington Methodist District?

Darlington Methodist District has a program ratio of 54.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Darlington Methodist District registered as a charity?

Darlington Methodist District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 January 2010 as charity number 1133814. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Darlington Methodist District?

Darlington Methodist District is governed by a board of 23 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Richard Mark Andrew. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Darlington Methodist District operate?

Darlington Methodist District operates across 7 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Darlington Methodist District a registered charity?

Yes — Darlington Methodist District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133814.