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Methodist Independent Schools Trust

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Mist

The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education.

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Activities & Mission

The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£118,194,000
Latest Expenditure
£116,741,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,083,000
Charitable Activities £108,538,000
Other Trading £5,421,000
Investments £584,000
Other Income £2,568,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £113,279,000
Raising Funds £3,462,000
Governance £1,609,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£118,194,000
£116,741,000£113,279,000£76,944,000£15,040,0001977 / 193
2024
£116,996,000
£120,123,000£116,899,000£75,355,000£35,668,0002041 / 176
2023
£110,999,000
£111,032,000£107,906,000£81,141,000£78,182,0002027 / 253
2022
£108,567,000
£109,338,000£106,693,000£81,089,000£9,510,0002155 / 235
2021
£97,706,000
£97,648,000£95,895,000£82,451,000£4,591,0002067 / 307

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Methodist Independent Schools Trust

What does Methodist Independent Schools Trust do?

The Methodist Church is engaged in education as part of its Christian mission in the world. Its schools will seek to extend the Methodist ethos and character and contribute to diversity in education.

How much income did Methodist Independent Schools Trust report in 2025?

Methodist Independent Schools Trust reported total income of £118.19m and reported expenditure of £116.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Methodist Independent Schools Trust registered as a charity?

Methodist Independent Schools Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 July 2011 as charity number 1142794. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Methodist Independent Schools Trust?

Methodist Independent Schools Trust is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN MCCAIG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Methodist Independent Schools Trust operate?

Methodist Independent Schools Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Methodist Independent Schools Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Methodist Independent Schools Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142794.

Details

Address
66 LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS
LONDON
WC2A 3LH
Registration Date
8 July 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5019472
Charity Number
1142794

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Trustees

IAN MCCAIG Chair
Adam Proctor
Bernasia Halikowa
Christina Sturge
Fiona Bridget Mynors
Also governs 1 other charity
Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas
John Jefferson
Matthew Bartlett
Rev Mark Wakelin
Rev Stephen Burgess
Also governs 2 other charities
Simon Small
STEPHEN WINFIELD HOLLIDAY
Also governs 2 other charities
Tim Emmett

Also Known As

  • Mist

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30 July 2026
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