Methodist Independent Schools Trust
Notable UK charityAlso 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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 31% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £116,996,000 | £120,123,000 | £116,899,000 | £75,355,000 | £35,668,000 | 2041 / 176 |
| 2023 | £110,999,000 | £111,032,000 | £107,906,000 | £81,141,000 | £78,182,000 | 2027 / 253 |
| 2022 | £108,567,000 | £109,338,000 | £106,693,000 | £81,089,000 | £9,510,000 | 2155 / 235 |
| 2021 | £97,706,000 | £97,648,000 | £95,895,000 | £82,451,000 | £4,591,000 | 2067 / 307 |
| 2020 | £99,506,000 | £98,279,000 | £96,610,000 | £81,241,000 | £3,403,000 | 2206 / 223 |
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 2024?
Methodist Independent Schools Trust reported total income of £117.00m and reported expenditure of £120.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Methodist Independent Schools Trust?
Methodist Independent Schools Trust has a program ratio of 99.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
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- 14 May 2026
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