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

£409,947

Latest Expenditure

£605,033

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£409,947	£605,033				0 / 0
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

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Forest Methodist Circuit

What does Forest Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Forest Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Forest Methodist Circuit reported total income of £410k and reported expenditure of £605k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.