Methodist Cymru

Also known as: Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod, Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod Cymru

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.

Grants

Methodist Cymru is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Grants paid (2025): £236,347
Who it helps: the general public
What it supports: religious activities

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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

Overall Efficiency 86.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 4.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 Cymru

What does Methodist 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 Cymru report in 2025?

Methodist 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.

When was Methodist Cymru registered as a charity?

Methodist 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 Cymru?

Methodist Cymru is governed by a board of 24 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Methodist Cymru operate?

Methodist Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Methodist Cymru a registered charity?

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