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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% 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
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 | £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 |
| 2020 | £976,305 | £621,366 | £621,366 | £6,689,632 | £75,859 | 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?
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.
How much income did North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit report in 2024?
North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit reported total income of £573k and reported expenditure of £906k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit?
North East Somerset & Bath Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 157.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 45 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
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- N.e.s. & B. Methodist Circuit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated