Methodist Church - North West England District

Also known as: Methodist Church - Manchester & Stockport District

Activities in accordance with the charitable objects of the Methodist Church

Activities & Mission

Activities in accordance with the charitable objects of the Methodist Church

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

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,285,778

Latest Expenditure

£1,390,375

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 18.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.7%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,502,930

Charitable Activities £27,733

Other Trading £0

Investments £292,692

Other Income £4,462,423

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,375,142

Raising Funds £15,233

Governance £8,294

Grants to Institutions £198,034

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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2026 — The Lancashire District of the Methodist Church in Great Britain (organisation 4049715)
Asset transfer in in 2025 — Bolton and Rochdale Methodist District (organisation 5003101)
Asset transfer in in 2025 — The Methodist Church Cumbria District (no.9) (organisation 5000617)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£7,285,778	£1,390,375	£1,375,142	£8,613,849	£2,500,000	33 / 50
2024	£661,486	£1,063,441	£1,054,448	£1,805,796	£1,689,297	10 / 50
2023	£490,156	£419,643				0 / 25
2022	£531,563	£422,905	£418,918	£2,135,065	£1,980,331	11 / 25
2021	£537,298	£532,495	£528,454	£2,031,018	£1,910,534	2 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Methodist Church - North West England District

What does Methodist Church - North West England District do?

Activities in accordance with the charitable objects of the Methodist Church

How much income did Methodist Church - North West England District report in 2025?

Methodist Church - North West England District reported total income of £7.29m and reported expenditure of £1.39m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Methodist Church - North West England District registered as a charity?

Methodist Church - North West England District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 April 2010 as charity number 1135459. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Methodist Church - North West England District?

Methodist Church - North West England District is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev James Neal Tebbutt. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Methodist Church - North West England District operate?

Methodist Church - North West England District operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Methodist Church - North West England District a registered charity?

Yes — Methodist Church - North West England District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135459.