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Oxford Methodist Circuit

The Circuit superintends the work of eleven Methodist Churches and one Local Ecumenical Partnership in its geographical area, comprising the city of Oxford, its suburbs and surrounding towns and villages.

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Activities & Mission

The Circuit superintends the work of eleven Methodist Churches and one Local Ecumenical Partnership in its geographical area, comprising the city of Oxford, its suburbs and surrounding towns and villages.

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

Latest Income
£359,112
Latest Expenditure
£360,290

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 51.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £520
Charitable Activities £320,845
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,867
Other Income £751,047

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £552,800
Raising Funds £648
Governance £1,800
Grants to Institutions £200,927
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2022 — Friends of Glebe House (organisation 1026530)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£359,112
£360,2900 / 0
2023
£345,350
£385,1420 / 0
2022
£329,908
£448,7770 / 0
2021
£1,075,279
£553,448£552,800£2,762,309£449,6768 / 0
2020
£308,115
£449,7660 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Oxford Methodist Circuit

What does Oxford Methodist Circuit do?

The Circuit superintends the work of eleven Methodist Churches and one Local Ecumenical Partnership in its geographical area, comprising the city of Oxford, its suburbs and surrounding towns and villages.

How much income did Oxford Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Oxford Methodist Circuit reported total income of £359k and reported expenditure of £360k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Oxford Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Oxford Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2010 as charity number 1134618. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Oxford Methodist Circuit?

Oxford Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 34 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Oxford Methodist Circuit operate?

Oxford Methodist Circuit operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Oxford Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Oxford Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134618.

Details

Address
OXFORD METHODIST CIRCUIT OFFICE
WESLEY MEMORIAL CHURCH
NEW INN HALL STREET
OXFORD
OX1 2DH
Registration Date
3 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049643
Charity Number
1134618

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Trustees

Alan Timothy Bailey
Alicia Rumsby
ALISON SARA MATTHEWS
ANN PATRICIA LECK
BARRIE ERNEST EDWARDS
Beverley Clack
Bryony thomas
Catherine Mary Lines
Christopher Andrew Butler
DAVID JAMES JONES
Dr Andrew Michael Quigley
EMMA KATHRYN HUBER
GRAHAM LINDSAY KIRBY ACIB
JACQUELINE SANDRA WRIGHT
Jan Boylan
Janet Elizabeth Forsaith
Also governs 1 other charity
JEREMY BOURNE DAWE
JEREMY JOHN BURGESS
JOANNA TULLOCH
JOHN WINTERBOTTOM
Also governs 1 other charity
KATHLEEN GOMM
Also governs 1 other charity
Malcolm Dodds
Margaret Sawyer
Marilyn King
PATRICIA CLAPTON
Paul Rowland Spray
PHILIP RONALD CROCKETT
PHILIP RUMSBY
Rev Miriam Moul
Rev Paul Graham Carter
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Stephen Spain
Ruth Taylor
VIOLET MAY BANBURY

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