Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit

Christian based worship, pastoral care, training and recreational opportunities. Compassionate service to the community, particularly those who are socially or economically deprived.

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Activities & Mission

Christian based worship, pastoral care, training and recreational opportunities. Compassionate service to the community, particularly those who are socially or economically deprived.

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

£564,818

Latest Expenditure

£644,728

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 110.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 931). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 43% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 21% of UK Leisure 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 £465,478

Charitable Activities £18,375

Other Trading £0

Investments £11,636

Other Income £69,329

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £623,636

Raising Funds £0

Governance £67,467

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £21,092

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	£564,818	£644,728	£623,636	£1,129,037	£166,147	4 / 41
2023	£560,612	£507,838	£483,474	£1,208,946	£156,355	4 / 35
2022	£428,839	£385,620				0 / 37
2021	£570,686	£464,007	£464,007	£1,112,953	£157,928	4 / 70
2020	£592,995	£399,890	£399,890	£1,006,274	£131,840	4 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit

What does Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit do?

Christian based worship, pastoral care, training and recreational opportunities. Compassionate service to the community, particularly those who are socially or economically deprived.

How much income did Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit report in 2024?

Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit reported total income of £565k and reported expenditure of £645k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit?

Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit has a program ratio of 110.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Leisure charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 931 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit registered as a charity?

Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2009 as charity number 1129521. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit?

Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit 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 Mission Circuit operate?

Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129521.