Norwich Methodist Circuit

Religion Christian Methodist Church Norwich Circuit

Activities & Mission

Religion Christian Methodist Church Norwich 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

Norfolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,845,703

Latest Expenditure

£644,497

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 29.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 83.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 39% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £387,626

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £132,075

Other Income £1,326,002

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £537,569

Raising Funds £0

Governance £32,512

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £106,928

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,845,703	£644,497	£537,569	£5,115,759	£3,775,049	14 / 4
2023	£562,908	£706,812	£706,812	£3,839,834	£731,618	12 / 0
2022	£472,738	£501,780				0 / 0
2021	£427,713	£442,365				0 / 0
2020	£430,914	£479,876				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Norwich Methodist Circuit

What does Norwich Methodist Circuit do?

Religion Christian Methodist Church Norwich Circuit

How much income did Norwich Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Norwich Methodist Circuit reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £644k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Norwich Methodist Circuit?

Norwich Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 29.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Norwich Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Norwich Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2010 as charity number 1134358. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Norwich Methodist Circuit?

Norwich Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 48 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Andrew Burrows. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Norwich Methodist Circuit operate?

Norwich Methodist Circuit operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Norwich Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Norwich Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134358.