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East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit

The provision of public religious worship in the Methodist tradition.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of public religious worship in the Methodist tradition.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£541,232
Latest Expenditure
£794,261

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 146.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% 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 £500
Charitable Activities £475,911
Other Trading £0
Investments £62,263
Other Income £2,558

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £794,261
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£541,232
£794,261£794,261£4,761,747£1,300,42211 / 0
2024
£1,380,802
£939,598£939,598£5,014,763£1,553,45111 / 35
2023
£713,993
£863,655£863,655£4,573,065£1,112,24711 / 50
2022
£559,791
£714,522£714,522£4,377,480£1,259,9779 / 50
2021
£522,838
£529,480£529,480£4,087,195£583,46711 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit

What does East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit do?

The provision of public religious worship in the Methodist tradition.

How much income did East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit reported total income of £541k and reported expenditure of £794k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit?

East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 146.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 2013 as charity number 1153209. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit?

East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 62 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Elizabeth Christina Catharina Van Aardt Goddess. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit operate?

East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Is East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — East Solent And Downs Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153209.

Details

Address
Circuit Office
19 High Street
EMSWORTH
Hampshire
PO10 7AQ
Registration Date
2 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5039858
Charity Number
1153209

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Trustees

Rev Elizabeth Christina Catharina Van Aardt Goddess Chair
Alan John Dabbs
Also governs 1 other charity
ALISON LYNDALL GRIFFITHS
Alison Rice
Also governs 1 other charity
Angela Steinhausen
Arpan Painter BEng MSc
Barbara Janet McAleer
Barbara Lesley Keefe
BRENDA ROSS
Brian James
BRIAN ROBERT DYER
Christina Janse Van Rensburg
Christopher James Parker
David Hall
David Sawyer
DAWN BEESLEY
Deacon Janice Hacon
DEREK WILLIAM BEESLEY
Doreen Sales
Dr Denise Elizabeth Thomas
Also governs 1 other charity
Edwin Richard Strankalis
George Smithers
Heather Karen Murphy
Also governs 1 other charity
HUMPHREY MARCUS JAMES NIGHTINGALE
Ingrid Corrigan
Ivan Huntingdon-Thresher
JANE MINNELL
Jean Petter
Also governs 1 other charity
Jillian Mary Martyn
Kate Elizabeth Brown
Kumbirai Kephas Chilongo
LYNDA MARGARET COLLINS
Margaret Ann Shepherd
MARGARET EILEEN TRAVELL
Margaret Jane Wheeler
Marilyn Jane Carroll
Also governs 1 other charity
Mark Wade
Matthew Norman Thomas
Also governs 2 other charities
Mavis Anne Bowthorpe
MICHAEL JOHN PETTER
Nikola Parker
PAMELA MARION DIMMICK
Pat Cuckow REN RM
Pauline Dey
Rev David Duncan Faulkner
REV DAVID FRANK COOTE
Rev David John Muskett
Also governs 2 other charities
REV DAVID JOHN RICE
Rev Dr John Alexander Illsley FCMA
Rev Martin John Stillwell
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Pauline Annette Crispin
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Ray Hampden Goddess
Also governs 1 other charity
Richard Hollingbery
Also governs 1 other charity
Rodney Douglas Smith
Rosemary Standford
Sally Ann Dewberry BAHonsPGCE
Shelia Bond
Shirley Haynes
SIAN WYN MITCHELL
Sue Mann
SUSAN JOYCE CALVERT
Theo De-Graft Eshun

Sectors & Classifications

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