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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

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£573,098
Latest Expenditure
£905,820

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 157.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 52% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £40,519
Charitable Activities £368,008
Other Trading £87,285
Investments £42,177
Other Income £35,109

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £901,695
Raising Funds £4,125
Governance £14,085
Grants to Institutions £32,554
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£573,098
£905,820£901,695£6,138,480£61,39414 / 100
2023
£536,494
£762,940£762,940£6,280,431£57,83515 / 100
2022
£772,387
£882,247£858,398£6,509,073£43,00615 / 100
2021
£523,079
£698,312£698,312£6,616,993£49,76116 / 100
2020
£976,305
£621,366£621,366£6,689,632£75,85916 / 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

Address
NESB METHODIST CIRCUIT
Midsomer Norton Methodist Church
High Street
Midsomer Norton
RADSTOCK
BA3 2DR
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
Angela Hurford
Anna Sims
Antony John Knight
BRONWYN JOY PHILLIPS
David Sydney Pendle
Deacon Elizabeth Harfleet
Also governs 1 other charity
Denise Jean Cutlan
ELIZABETH JANE BUTTON BA Hons
Elspeth Mary Rolls
Also governs 1 other charity
FRANCIS JAMES DAY
Gareth Windsor James
GLYNIS ROSALIND INEZ HULL MA
Hannah Eve Bevan
Also governs 1 other charity
Hazel Valerie Bowell
Helen Green
Also governs 1 other charity
Jackie Yates
James Midgley
JILL MARLYN MINERS
Judith Knight
Judith Lynn Knight
Also governs 1 other charity
Julian Clive Albrow
Katie Louise Chun
Liz Church
Lydia Ann Hinton
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Hatherell
Michael John Danson
Also governs 1 other charity
NEIL QUILTER
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER ANTHONY KEEVILL
Also governs 1 other charity
RAY LANSLEY
Rev Christine Wendy Coram
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev David William Musgrave
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev David Winstanley
Rev Frederick John Carne
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev IAN SOUTER
Rev Jill Flowers
Rev John Hayes
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

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • N.e.s. & B. Methodist Circuit

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