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Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit

We have met as a Circuit Meeting of Trustees to plan, discuss and implement decisions in accordance with our current Mission Statement, to further the work of the Methodist Church in the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Circuit.

Activities & Mission

We have met as a Circuit Meeting of Trustees to plan, discuss and implement decisions in accordance with our current Mission Statement, to further the work of the Methodist Church in the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Circuit.

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
£158,873
Latest Expenditure
£213,854

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 49.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £24,195
Other Income £569,938

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £291,407
Raising Funds £0
Governance £384
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.

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
£158,873
£213,8540 / 0
2024
£165,571
£204,1740 / 0
2023
£594,133
£291,407£291,407£2,765,270£565,8501 / 0
2022
£141,283
£165,6900 / 0
2021
£268,083
£188,2090 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit

What does Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit do?

We have met as a Circuit Meeting of Trustees to plan, discuss and implement decisions in accordance with our current Mission Statement, to further the work of the Methodist Church in the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Circuit.

How much income did Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit reported total income of £159k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 April 2010 as charity number 1135624. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit?

Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 24 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Martin Lewis Keenan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit operate?

Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Lowestoft And East Suffolk Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135624.

Details

Address
27 Meadow Gardens
BECCLES
Suffolk
NR34 9PA
Registration Date
21 April 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4050389
Charity Number
1135624

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Trustees

Rev Martin Lewis Keenan Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alan Theodore Reginald Furness
ANDREA KAREN RUSSELL
BRENDA SIGSWORTH
CAROL SALLY DAINES
Daniel Howlett
David Pitt
Diana Margaret Furness
Elizabeth Grieve
Elizabeth Mary Zukiewicz
HAZEL MARION CATCHPOLE
JULIAN ROGERS
Karen Jane Delf
Levi Lovelock
Mandy Hoadley
MR BARRY GIBSON
REV PAM BAYLISS
Rev ROBERT SOANES
Sally Pickess
Susan Groome
Also governs 1 other charity
THELMA WALLER
TINA ROSE LONG
VALERIE BRENDA HOWLETT
Also governs 1 other charity
Warren Low

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