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Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Preston Methodist Circuit

The Preston Ribble Circuit enabled worship across thirteen places of worship with six ordained Ministers, four lay workers and twenty eight lay preachers. In addition significant social care was exercised through programmes by the churches. The Circuit supports the churches in their mission, ministry and worship. The Circuit now follows our "Following Jesus Loving Communities" policy document.

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Activities & Mission

The Preston Ribble Circuit enabled worship across thirteen places of worship with six ordained Ministers, four lay workers and twenty eight lay preachers. In addition significant social care was exercised through programmes by the churches. The Circuit supports the churches in their mission, ministry and worship. The Circuit now follows our "Following Jesus Loving Communities" policy document.

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
£772,774
Latest Expenditure
£626,358

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% 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 £0
Charitable Activities £683,698
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,291
Other Income £60,785

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £626,358
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£772,774
£626,358£626,358£2,613,407£2,562,8458 / 765
2022
£720,706
£640,440£640,440£2,467,512£2,416,93510 / 765
2021
£462,616
£645,7180 / 850
2020
£438,080
£568,8280 / 50
2019
£459,760
£582,0520 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit

What does Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit do?

The Preston Ribble Circuit enabled worship across thirteen places of worship with six ordained Ministers, four lay workers and twenty eight lay preachers. In addition significant social care was exercised through programmes by the churches. The Circuit supports the churches in their mission, ministry and worship. The Circuit now follows our "Following Jesus Loving Communities" policy document.

How much income did Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit report in 2023?

Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit reported total income of £773k and reported expenditure of £626k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit?

Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 81.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2010 as charity number 1135004. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit?

Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 61 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit operate?

Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Preston Ribble Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135004.

Details

Address
PRESTON RIBBLE CIRCUIT OFFICE
1 WATLING STREET ROAD
FULWOOD
PRESTON
PR2 8EA
Registration Date
17 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007258
Charity Number
1135004

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Trustees

Alan Mears
Amanda Gregory
Also governs 1 other charity
Amanda Latham
Andrew Bennett
Angela Dunnett
Also governs 1 other charity
ANNE MARGARET WHALLEY
Barbara Ashcroft
CAROLE JONES
Carolyn Hothersall
Christine Jordan
DAVID GRAHAM EVANS
Also governs 1 other charity
Denise Johnson
Dorothy Crane
Dr Anthony William Andrews
Also governs 2 other charities
DR CAROL SPENCER B.A., M.A., PH.D.,
Edward Sidgreaves
ELIZABETH ANN LEIGH
Elizabeth Bourne
Elizabeth Warnock
Also governs 1 other charity
Felicity Knight
GEOFFREY WHALLEY
Gill Mason
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Ferris
Also governs 1 other charity
Graham Turner
HENRY DAVID ROSE
Janet Clasper
Jeanette Watkinson
Jennie Lockett
JENNIFER TILLOTSON
John Atkins
Also governs 1 other charity
John Cocker
John Duncan Spencer
JOHN ELLIOTT FERRIS MICSA
John Jefferson
John Leigh
Julia Robinson
Ken Wales
LYNNE LESLEY WATSON
Margaret Squire
Marion Hancock
Mike Ellis
Paul Blackett
PETER SAMSON
Rachael Abram
Rebecca Ainsworth
Rebekah-Joy Spinks
Rev Michael Grimsley
Rev Sharon Thraves
Rhona Goulden
ROBERT MATTHEWS
Ruth Millward-Hopkins
Sandra Atkins
Sarah O'Halloran
Sonia Phillips
STEPHEN WILLIAM GREGORY B.SC.
SUE DAVIES
Suzanne Stewart
Wendy Bennett
Zoe Elizabeth Ainsworth
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Preston Methodist Circuit

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