Hackney Methodist Circuit

Christian faith-based activities in accordance with the Methodist doctrine.Regular worship takes place in 6 church buildings, as well as on Zoom.The Listening Place offers a safe, warm space at the Stoke Newington Churches.A Lunch Club operates from Clapton Park primarily for elderly people from the Caribbean.The charity supports a Youth Club and Foodbank at Clapton Park.

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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

Hackney

Financial Information

Latest Income

£306,663

Latest Expenditure

£345,409

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 3.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 62.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £29,877

Charitable Activities £6,889

Other Trading £54,208

Investments £697

Other Income £3,904,250

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £156,562

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,400

Grants to Institutions £1,110

Other Expenditure £95,871

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2026 — Community Advance Project (organisation 4030570)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£306,663	£345,409				0 / 20
2023	£302,704	£272,992				0 / 5
2022	£3,995,921	£252,433	£156,562	£4,869,309	£207,488	4 / 10
2021	£226,788	£233,364				0 / 50
2020	£266,210	£269,815				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hackney Methodist Circuit

What does Hackney Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Hackney Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Hackney Methodist Circuit reported total income of £307k and reported expenditure of £345k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Hackney Methodist Circuit?

Hackney Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 3.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 4% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Hackney Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Hackney Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2010 as charity number 1134389. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Hackney Methodist Circuit?

Hackney Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 27 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hackney Methodist Circuit operate?

Hackney Methodist Circuit operates in Hackney, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hackney Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Hackney Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134389.