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Harpenden Methodist Church

Also known as: High Street Methodist Church

Provision of regular public acts of worship open to members, non-members of the church; provision of sacred space for prayer, contemplation; teaching Christianity through sermons, short courses, small groups; pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; provision of youth club, women's meetings, etc. with Christian ethos; taking religious assemblies in schools, hosting school visits

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Activities & Mission

Provision of regular public acts of worship open to members, non-members of the church; provision of sacred space for prayer, contemplation; teaching Christianity through sermons, short courses, small groups; pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; provision of youth club, women's meetings, etc. with Christian ethos; taking religious assemblies in schools, hosting school visits

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£767,798
Latest Expenditure
£510,237

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 66.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £444,948
Charitable Activities £284,651
Other Trading £0
Investments £38,160
Other Income £39

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £510,237
Raising Funds £0
Governance £20,121
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
£767,798
£510,237£510,237£2,984,831£895,7058 / 150
2024
£520,043
£417,759£417,759£2,774,168£243,7057 / 180
2023
£408,140
£416,0140 / 180
2022
£368,834
£358,9310 / 200
2021
£489,455
£348,3540 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harpenden Methodist Church

What does Harpenden Methodist Church do?

Provision of regular public acts of worship open to members, non-members of the church; provision of sacred space for prayer, contemplation; teaching Christianity through sermons, short courses, small groups; pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved; provision of youth club, women's meetings, etc. with Christian ethos; taking religious assemblies in schools, hosting school visits

How much income did Harpenden Methodist Church report in 2025?

Harpenden Methodist Church reported total income of £768k and reported expenditure of £510k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harpenden Methodist Church registered as a charity?

Harpenden Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 April 2009 as charity number 1128950. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Harpenden Methodist Church?

Harpenden Methodist Church is governed by a board of 35 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Mark Paul Hammond. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harpenden Methodist Church operate?

Harpenden Methodist Church operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Harpenden Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — Harpenden Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128950.

Details

Address
HARPENDEN METHODIST CHURCH
HIGH STREET
HARPENDEN
AL5 2RU
Registration Date
1 April 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5000751
Charity Number
1128950

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Trustees

Adesola Efunbajo
Amanda Jane Bowran
Anna Holding
Charmian Knightley
CHRISTINE MEILTON
Christine Walden
Claire Alison Lewis-Lim
David John North
David Pain
Dongbin Choi
Graham Knightley
Hazel Jones
Jennifer Anne Polley
Jennifer Anne Prentice
Juliet Jacobs
Ka Ying So
Kelvin Jackson-Robbins
LOUISE MARY SCHLICH
MARGARET GRAND
Margaret Rose Woods
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael John Pearson
Michael Lawford
Nina Gurra
Pameel Andrra Crowther-Newman
Pamela Atkins BSc
Paul Winyard
PETER RICHARD BLACK ACIB
Philippa Jane Bayfield
Also governs 1 other charity
Rebecca Elizabeth Jackson-Robbins
RICHARD JOHN ATKINS
SALLY ELIZABETH HAMMOND
Sally Elizabeth Pearson
Also governs 1 other charity
Tiffany Hoi Man Cheung

Also Known As

  • High Street Methodist Church

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