Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets

Also known as: Tower Hamlets Methodist Circuit

The provision of sacred space (buildings) for prayer and contemplation. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of sacred space (buildings) for prayer and contemplation. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with 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

Tower Hamlets

Financial Information

Latest Income

£781,016

Latest Expenditure

£872,647

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 86% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 95.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 29% of UK Religion 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 £453,707

Charitable Activities £112,513

Other Trading £0

Investments £214,796

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £829,836

Raising Funds £42,811

Governance £5,511

Grants to Institutions £25,000

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£781,016	£872,647	£829,836	£6,377,246	£6,282,035	9 / 39
2024	£605,695	£731,813	£670,759	£6,465,724	£6,427,658	9 / 35
2023	£435,323	£575,428				0 / 47
2022	£374,882	£698,332				0 / 23
2021	£280,923	£931,416				0 / 26

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Frequently asked questions about Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets

What does Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets do?

The provision of sacred space (buildings) for prayer and contemplation. Supporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer.

How much income did Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets report in 2025?

Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets reported total income of £781k and reported expenditure of £873k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets?

Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets has a program ratio of 106.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 86% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets registered as a charity?

Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2010 as charity number 1134888. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets?

Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Jennifer Impey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets operate?

Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets a registered charity?

Yes — Methodist Church In Tower Hamlets is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134888.