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Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit

The advancement of the Christian Faith through worship; teaching in small groups; encouraging pastoral work amongst the sick, bereaved and others with particular needs; and supporting UK and overseas charities through finance and prayer.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of the Christian Faith through worship; teaching in small groups; encouraging pastoral work amongst the sick, bereaved and others with particular needs; and supporting UK and overseas charities through finance and prayer.

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
£694,777
Latest Expenditure
£505,021

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £151,665
Other Trading £0
Investments £40,455
Other Income £502,657

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £505,021
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £28,528
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.

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£694,777
£505,021£505,021£2,734,356£407,7802 / 0
2024
£237,311
£195,8880 / 0
2023
£132,870
£193,3700 / 0
2022
£667,009
£246,789£53,750£2,392,902£50,0001 / 0
2021
£565,517
£810,845£810,845£2,276,439£50,0001 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit

What does Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit do?

The advancement of the Christian Faith through worship; teaching in small groups; encouraging pastoral work amongst the sick, bereaved and others with particular needs; and supporting UK and overseas charities through finance and prayer.

How much income did Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit reported total income of £695k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 2010 as charity number 1134757. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit?

Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 40 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Ian Couchman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit operate?

Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Hastings Bexhill & Rye Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134757.

Details

Address
21 Holliers Hill
Bexhill-on-Sea
TN40 2DH
Registration Date
10 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049820
Charity Number
1134757

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Trustees

Rev Ian Couchman Chair
Adela Mary Binns
Amanda Jane Troughton
Andrew Simon Irving
ANGELA IRENE PEPPER
BARRY PAUL TURNWELL ACIB
Carolyn Catharine Lapping
CHRISTINE ANN THACKER
David Arthur Grainger Hobson
David John Swales
DAVID ROGER HANSON
DAWN ANDREA NOVIS
Dr Julie Todd
Also governs 1 other charity
Frances Parnham
GILLIAN IRENE LAMBOURNE
Heather Margaret White
JILL HELEN SAYERS
JOHN MARK TROUGHTON
KEITH BARRY MILLER
Also governs 1 other charity
KEITH RICHARD THACKER
Kenneth Graham Hatch
Marilyn Diane Martin
MAUREEN ELIZABETH PULLEN
Merle Bailey
MR GEOF CORKE
MR MIKE LAMBOURNE
Also governs 1 other charity
PAUL BURSON
PAUL EDGAR MARTIN
PAULA FOORD
Pearl Page
Rev Crawford James Logan
Rev Jonathan Todd
SHEILA JEAN SINDEN
STEPHEN JAMES HAMPSON
Stephen John Wise
Sue Skilling
TERENCE STEPHEN NOVIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Virginia Cole
WENDY ELIZABETH HATCH
Also governs 1 other charity
YVONNE BARBARA PEARSON

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