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Dorset South And West Circuit

Also known as: Bridport and Dorchester Methodist Circuit

comprises Methodist Churches at Bere Heath, Broadmayne, Broadwey, Chickerell, Easton, Lanehouse, Portesham, Underhill, Weymouth Bay and Wyke Regis, Uploders, Ecumenical Partnership Churches (Methodist/URC) in Bridport and Dorchester and the Methodist heritage project based at Tolpuddle.

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Activities & Mission

comprises Methodist Churches at Bere Heath, Broadmayne, Broadwey, Chickerell, Easton, Lanehouse, Portesham, Underhill, Weymouth Bay and Wyke Regis, Uploders, Ecumenical Partnership Churches (Methodist/URC) in Bridport and Dorchester and the Methodist heritage project based at Tolpuddle.

Grants

Dorset South And West Circuit makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£439,530
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
religious activities

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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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income
£260,456
Latest Expenditure
£439,530

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 168.8%
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 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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£260,456
£439,5300 / 20
2024
£238,504
£498,7350 / 20
2023
£271,330
£384,3580 / 50
2022
£132,039
£453,0350 / 12
2021
£470,979
£293,7540 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dorset South And West Circuit

What does Dorset South And West Circuit do?

comprises Methodist Churches at Bere Heath, Broadmayne, Broadwey, Chickerell, Easton, Lanehouse, Portesham, Underhill, Weymouth Bay and Wyke Regis, Uploders, Ecumenical Partnership Churches (Methodist/URC) in Bridport and Dorchester and the Methodist heritage project based at Tolpuddle.

How much income did Dorset South And West Circuit report in 2025?

Dorset South And West Circuit reported total income of £260k and reported expenditure of £440k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dorset South And West Circuit registered as a charity?

Dorset South And West Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 December 2012 as charity number 1150182. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Dorset South And West Circuit?

Dorset South And West Circuit is governed by a board of 50 trustees. The chair of trustees is John David Yarrien. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dorset South And West Circuit operate?

Dorset South And West Circuit operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Dorset South And West Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Dorset South And West Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150182.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
14 December 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5029316
Charity Number
1150182

Trustees

John David Yarrien Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Alastair Neil Ballentine
Alison Claire Berry
Anne Elizabeth Cook
Also governs 1 other charity
Caroline Lesley Wolffsohn
Cathrin Irene Dunford
Christopher Stephen Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Clive Timothy Stokes
COLIN GANNAWAY
Also governs 1 other charity
Deborah Ann Cornish
Diana Leeming
Elizabeth Fraser Fox
Also governs 1 other charity
GILLIAN MARGARET MANN WALSHAM
Also governs 1 other charity
Hayden Charles Williams
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Alice Trent
Also governs 1 other charity
Jacqueline Ann Chevis
Jane Beverley Clinton
Also governs 1 other charity
JOHN SYDNEY PARSON
Joseph William Fairbairn
Linda Mary Scott
Also governs 1 other charity
MARGARET EAGLESTONE
MARIA JACOBSON
Mark Anthony Parsons
Also governs 1 other charity
Mary Gracie
Paul Maurice Smith
Paula Brown
Peter Michael Jenner
Rev Christina Le Moignan
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev GWYNETH MARGARET OWEN
Rev Helen Harrell
Rev Jane Mary Wilson
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Jean Quick
Rev JOHN DENNIS WALKER
Rev Judy Margaret Turner-Smith
Rev Kate Elizabeth Konrad
Rev MARGARET ANN OXENHAM
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Ruth Lownsbrough
Rev Soon Cheol Choi
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Stephanie Jenner
Also governs 1 other charity
Robin Barry Powell
Roger Lewis Phillips
Ross Seagrave
Sally Elizabeth Williams
STEPHEN ALLAN WATSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Steven Aaron Arthur Dukes
SUSAN HERMAN
Susan Mary Nicklin
Timothy John Wells
Timothy Tarling
VICKY SEAGRAVE

Also Known As

  • Bridport and Dorchester Methodist Circuit

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