Forest Methodist Circuit

Provision of sacred spaces (Buildings) for prayer and worship and halls for community activity.Supporting other charities in the UK and Overseas financially and with prayer. Involvement in ecumenical and inter-faith activities. Supporting the young and vulnerable in Church and community.

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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

Essex Redbridge Waltham Forest

Financial Information

Latest Income

£360,435

Latest Expenditure

£580,184

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 51% 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 £250,276

Charitable Activities £273,213

Other Trading £0

Investments £61,646

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £528,183

Raising Funds £2,376

Governance £4,687

Grants to Institutions £69,950

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£360,435	£580,184				0 / 0
2023	£585,135	£530,559	£528,183	£8,811,501	£528,034	7 / 0
2022	£310,657	£743,625				0 / 5
2021	£374,582	£695,301				0 / 0
2020	£352,119	£513,754				0 / 6

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Methodist Circuit

What does Forest Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Forest Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Forest Methodist Circuit reported total income of £360k and reported expenditure of £580k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Forest Methodist Circuit?

Forest Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Forest Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Forest Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2010 as charity number 1134384. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Forest Methodist Circuit?

Forest Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 30 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev MICHAEL JOHN ADRIAN LONG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Forest Methodist Circuit operate?

Forest Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Essex, Redbridge and Waltham Forest.

Is Forest Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Forest Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134384.