Plymouth Methodist Central Hall

Christian worship, training and service for all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds

Activities & Mission

Christian worship, training and service for all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds

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

Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£741,728

Latest Expenditure

£692,343

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 63.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 67.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 14% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 30% 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 £211,849

Charitable Activities £277,506

Other Trading £249,437

Investments £2,936

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £468,136

Raising Funds £0

Governance £36,520

Grants to Institutions £31,468

Other Expenditure £224,207

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	£741,728	£692,343	£468,136	£2,254,027	£171,651	20 / 132
2024	£692,246	£726,211	£513,149	£2,204,642	£109,561	20 / 130
2023	£617,502	£638,445	£638,445	£2,238,607	£124,783	20 / 130
2022	£541,340	£554,279	£554,279	£2,259,551	£133,367	18 / 110
2021	£477,682	£486,967				0 / 75

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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Methodist Central Hall

What does Plymouth Methodist Central Hall do?

Christian worship, training and service for all ages and from all social and economic backgrounds

How much income did Plymouth Methodist Central Hall report in 2025?

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall reported total income of £742k and reported expenditure of £692k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Plymouth Methodist Central Hall?

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall has a program ratio of 63.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Plymouth Methodist Central Hall registered as a charity?

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 January 2009 as charity number 1127642. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Plymouth Methodist Central Hall?

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall is governed by a board of 23 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Plymouth Methodist Central Hall operate?

Plymouth Methodist Central Hall operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Plymouth Methodist Central Hall a registered charity?

Yes — Plymouth Methodist Central Hall is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127642.