London District Of The Methodist Church

Also known as: London Methodist District

Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and support services for Methodist Churches in London.

Activities & Mission

Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and support services for Methodist Churches in London.

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.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,419,078

Latest Expenditure

£3,206,002

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 55% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 73% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £288

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £240,622

Other Income £2,178,168

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,155,761

Raising Funds £15,056

Governance £10,884

Grants to Institutions £2,673,334

Other Expenditure £35,185

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	£2,419,078	£3,206,002	£3,155,761	£4,947,045	£155,949	8 / 125
2024	£2,280,488	£1,598,620	£1,554,908	£5,749,270	£132,886	7 / 125
2023	£1,260,794	£1,215,029	£1,168,633	£5,032,200	£190,101	7 / 125
2022	£1,007,093	£833,991	£785,642	£5,149,828	£150,676	8 / 125
2021	£1,069,740	£1,059,766	£1,015,950	£5,132,573	£186,954	8 / 125

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London District Of The Methodist Church

What does London District Of The Methodist Church do?

Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and support services for Methodist Churches in London.

How much income did London District Of The Methodist Church report in 2025?

London District Of The Methodist Church reported total income of £2.42m and reported expenditure of £3.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London District Of The Methodist Church?

London District Of The Methodist Church has a program ratio of 130.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was London District Of The Methodist Church registered as a charity?

London District Of The Methodist Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2010 as charity number 1134871. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs London District Of The Methodist Church?

London District Of The Methodist Church is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London District Of The Methodist Church operate?

London District Of The Methodist Church operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is London District Of The Methodist Church a registered charity?

Yes — London District Of The Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134871.