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Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit

The Circuit encourages the Churches to provide :-a/ sacred spaces (a building) for regular acts of worship, prayers and contemplation for church members and non members alike.b/ teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small gruops.c/ pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.d youth and senior citizens clubs, womens and mens meetings etc with a christian ethos.

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Activities & Mission

The Circuit encourages the Churches to provide :-a/ sacred spaces (a building) for regular acts of worship, prayers and contemplation for church members and non members alike.b/ teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small gruops.c/ pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.d youth and senior citizens clubs, womens and mens meetings etc with a christian ethos.

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
£427,973
Latest Expenditure
£372,374

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 34.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 57.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 53.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £346
Charitable Activities £181,635
Other Trading £18,599
Investments £22,256
Other Income £424,734

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £221,553
Raising Funds £162,627
Governance £41,695
Grants to Institutions £1,555
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 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£427,973
£372,3740 / 49
2024
£647,570
£384,180£221,553£1,747,476£554,4434 / 0
2023
£194,432
£328,4680 / 0
2022
£221,183
£240,0090 / 10
2021
£234,242
£213,9310 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit

What does Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit do?

The Circuit encourages the Churches to provide :-a/ sacred spaces (a building) for regular acts of worship, prayers and contemplation for church members and non members alike.b/ teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small gruops.c/ pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.d youth and senior citizens clubs, womens and mens meetings etc with a christian ethos.

How much income did Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit reported total income of £428k and reported expenditure of £372k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2011 as charity number 1140223. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit?

Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 44 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev RUTH JACKSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit operate?

Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit operates in Rochdale, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Rochdale & Littleborough Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140223.

Details

Address
10 Whitfield Crescent
Newhey
ROCHDALE
Lancashire
OL16 4NA
Registration Date
4 February 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5015484
Charity Number
1140223

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Trustees

Rev RUTH JACKSON Chair
ADRIAN Walton Bleackley
ANDREW HOWARD HARDWICK
Anna Malnutt
Beryl Tattersall
Catherine Varley
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David Greenwood
DAVID WHEATLEY
DIANE HARDWICK
Eileen Hopkinson
GRAHAM STRATFORD BOOTH
Jacqueline Whitaker
Janet Bower
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JANICE HICKS
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Janice Knott
Jean Burrows
Jean Spencer
Jillian Copley
JOAN TATTERSALL
Joyce Sanger
KEN GRIFFIN
Ken Peden
Mark Newman Benger
MR LES BIRKETT
MRS JACKIE WHITE
Nancy Frankland
Neil Helliwell
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NICHOLA HELLIWELL
NIGEL EVES
Peter Sanger
Rev John Peter Malnutt
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REV LAWRENCE COPLEY
Robert Arthur Coley
Rosamund Beal
RUTH MARY TUNNICLIFFE
Also governs 1 other charity
Ruth Sara Bleackley
Simba Gomwe
Stephanie Peden
Stephen Ashworth
Steven Tunnicliffe
Susan Lesley Downing
SYLVIA MARY WILD
Vivien Mary Collinson

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