North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit

Also known as: N.e.s. & B. Methodist Circuit

The Circuit coordinates the activities of employed ministers and church workers throughout the member churches. The activities include the leading of Christian acts of worship, welfare and charitable work which relates to a care and concern for people locally and worldwide. A Circuit Meeting is held regularly at which the trustees review and exercise responsibility for the affairs of the Circuit.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

Bath And North East Somerset Wiltshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£703,848

Latest Expenditure

£668,310

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 3.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £222,063

Charitable Activities £346,986

Other Trading £95,767

Investments £33,362

Other Income £5,670

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £662,020

Raising Funds £6,290

Governance £19,439

Grants to Institutions £21,012

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£703,848	£668,310	£662,020	£6,290,573	£32,060	14 / 100
2024	£573,098	£905,820	£901,695	£6,138,480	£61,394	14 / 100
2023	£536,494	£762,940	£762,940	£6,280,431	£57,835	15 / 100
2022	£772,387	£882,247	£858,398	£6,509,073	£43,006	15 / 100
2021	£523,079	£698,312	£698,312	£6,616,993	£49,761	16 / 100

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit

What does North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit reported total income of £704k and reported expenditure of £668k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2009 as charity number 1129520. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit?

North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 46 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Simon Topping. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit operate?

North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Wiltshire.

Is North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129520.

Details

Address

NESB METHODIST CIRCUIT
Midsomer Norton Methodist Church
High Street
Midsomer Norton
RADSTOCK
BA3 2DR

[email protected]

Phone

+441761410574

Website

www.nesb-methodists.org.uk

Registration Date

11 May 2009

Status

Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number

5001192

Charity Number

1129520

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Trustees

Rev Simon Topping Chair

Also governs 3 other charities

Allan David Bain

Also governs 1 other charity

Bath Methodist Church

Angela Hurford

Anna Sims

Antony John Knight

BRONWYN JOY PHILLIPS

David Sydney Pendle

Deacon Elizabeth Harfleet

Also governs 1 other charity

Bath Methodist Church

Denise Jean Cutlan

ELIZABETH JANE BUTTON BA Hons

Elspeth Mary Rolls

Also governs 1 other charity

Keynsham Methodist Church

FRANCIS JAMES DAY

Gareth Windsor James

GLYNIS ROSALIND INEZ HULL MA

Hannah Eve Bevan

Also governs 1 other charity

Midsomer Norton Methodist Church

Hazel Valerie Bowell

Helen Green

Also governs 1 other charity

Midsomer Norton Methodist Church

Jackie Yates

James Midgley

JILL MARLYN MINERS

Judith Knight

Judith Lynn Knight

Also governs 1 other charity

Midsomer Norton Methodist Church

KATHLEEN AMY DYMOND

Also governs 1 other charity

Midsomer Norton Methodist Church

Katie Louise Chun

Liz Church

Lydia Ann Hinton

Also governs 1 other charity

Midsomer Norton Methodist Church

Margaret Hatherell

Michael John Danson

Also governs 1 other charity

Keynsham Methodist Church

NEIL QUILTER

Also governs 1 other charity

Keynsham Methodist Church

PETER ANTHONY KEEVILL

Also governs 1 other charity

Bath Methodist Church

RAY LANSLEY

Rev Christine Wendy Coram

Also governs 1 other charity

Keynsham Methodist Church

Rev David William Musgrave

Also governs 1 other charity

Bath Methodist Church

Rev David Winstanley

Rev Frederick John Carne

Also governs 1 other charity

Keynsham Methodist Church

Rev IAN SOUTER

Rev Jill Flowers

Rev John Hayes

Rev Julian Clive Albrow

Also governs 1 other charity

The Hive PSJ Ltd.

Rev Kathryn Thomas

Rev PHILIP STANLEY TURNER

RICHARD SIDNEY JOHN PIERCE BSC FRICS

Rupert Kaye

Also governs 2 other charities

Ruth Horler

Sally Bown

Trevor Owen Purches

Also governs 1 other charity

Bath Methodist Church

Also Known As

N.e.s. & B. Methodist Circuit

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Source: Charity Commission register entry
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