Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru

Also known as: Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod

The Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod acts as the umbrella body and a resource provider for all of the primarily English-speaking Methodist Church bodies in Wales.

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Activities & Mission

The Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod acts as the umbrella body and a resource provider for all of the primarily English-speaking Methodist Church bodies in Wales.

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

Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£809,811

Latest Expenditure

£651,228

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 69.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 86.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £116,375

Other Income £693,436

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £563,032

Raising Funds £0

Governance £28,496

Grants to Institutions £236,347

Other Expenditure £88,196

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	£809,811	£651,228	£563,032	£3,766,564	£802,854	6 / 4
2024	£674,034	£583,297	£464,923	£3,475,222	£851,296	5 / 0
2023	£513,711	£582,972	£582,972	£3,333,415	£1,801,665	7 / 0
2022	£432,936	£577,437				0 / 0
2021	£331,877	£405,456				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru

What does Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru do?

The Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod acts as the umbrella body and a resource provider for all of the primarily English-speaking Methodist Church bodies in Wales.

How much income did Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru report in 2025?

Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru reported total income of £810k and reported expenditure of £651k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru?

Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru has a program ratio of 69.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% 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 Wales - Wales Synod Cymru registered as a charity?

Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 2009 as charity number 1128205. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru?

Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru is governed by a board of 23 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru operate?

Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru a registered charity?

Yes — Methodist Church In Wales - Wales Synod Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128205.