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North Cheshire Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Chester and Delamere Forest Methodist Circuit, Delamere Forest Methodist Circuit

The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplationSupporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer

Activities & Mission

The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplationSupporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer

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
£714,165
Latest Expenditure
£662,333

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% 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 £661,640
Charitable Activities £15,474
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,051
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £662,333
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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
£714,165
£662,333£662,333£3,009,437£337,42512 / 1
2024
£612,288
£644,923£644,923£2,957,605£683,85610 / 0
2023
£997,606
£680,233£680,233£2,990,240£2,990,24010 / 0
2022
£539,641
£591,175£591,175£2,075,050£560,04311 / 0
2021
£506,102
£615,318£615,318£2,126,562£477,57112 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about North Cheshire Methodist Circuit

What does North Cheshire Methodist Circuit do?

The provision of sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplationSupporting other charities in the UK and overseas financially and with prayer

How much income did North Cheshire Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

North Cheshire Methodist Circuit reported total income of £714k and reported expenditure of £662k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is North Cheshire Methodist Circuit?

North Cheshire Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was North Cheshire Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

North Cheshire Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2010 as charity number 1134366. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs North Cheshire Methodist Circuit?

North Cheshire Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 65 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon John Gresswell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does North Cheshire Methodist Circuit operate?

North Cheshire Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester and Flintshire.

Is North Cheshire Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — North Cheshire Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134366.

Details

Address
Circuit Office
Helsby Methodist Church
Chester Road
Helsby
WA6 0AQ
Registration Date
17 February 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048930
Charity Number
1134366

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Trustees

Gordon John Gresswell Chair
ALAN HENRY PIMM
Alan Leonard Johnson
Alan Ventham
Andrew Kenneth Ellams BA Hons
Avis Palmer
Barbara Guile
Barrie Davidson
DEACON JOHN FORESTER CLARKE
Deacon Lynda J Gallimore
Deacon Suzanne Marie Sale BSc
Also governs 1 other charity
DIANE SMITH
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr BRUCE COCHRAN LANE
Dr HEATHER PEARSON
Also governs 1 other charity
ELIZABETH HOLMES
Gill Townsend
Jane Denman Krause MA FRGS
Also governs 1 other charity
JANET WARRINGTON
Janice Aitken
Jeremy David Heald
JOHN ANTHONY BELL
JOHN REGINALD DIMELOW
JOHN WARREN BROWN
Jonathan Ford
Judith Richardson
KERRIE NATASHA PIMM
Lawrence Albrighton
Lloyd Richards
MARCUS SMYTH
Margaret Lambert
Mark Joseph Robinson
Michael Rawski
Michaela Jayne Doherty
MIKE GOUGH
MR MIKE HASSALL
Norma Elizabeth Hughes
Patricia Anne Barnard
PENNY HASSALL
Peter Sandercock
PHILIP MORREY
Rev Alison Louise Crookes BA
Rev ANNE GIBSON
Rev CHRISTINE MARGARET JONES
Rev Claire Elizabeth Rawlinson
Rev CLAIRE MOIRA HEALD
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Colin Arthur Smith
REV D GRAHAM EVANS
Rev DAVID HOWARD COPLEY
Rev Dr Timothy Stuart Alexander-Macquiban MA, PhD
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Helen Mary Caine MSc., BA
Rev Jonathan Peter Fletcher Levitt
REV NEIL STACEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Susan Levitt
RHIAN ANKERS
Also governs 1 other charity
Rhoda Elisabeth Johnson
Robert Kenneth Martin
Also governs 1 other charity
Ruth Emily Telling
RUTH MARGARET LANE
Sally Banks
Also governs 1 other charity
Sara Elizabeth Broome
SHEILA ROBERTS
Shirley Stacey FCCA
Also governs 1 other charity
SIMON KELLY
SUSAN WORRALL
Terri Ann Dudley

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chester and Delamere Forest Methodist Circuit
  • Delamere Forest Methodist Circuit

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