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Romford Methodist Circuit

Romford Methodist Circuit is the primary unit to which the 10 local churches are connected for the purposes of mission.It is the Circuit to which ministers are stationed and preachers trained and it is responsible for the effective deployment of the resources of ministry - people, property and finance, providing sacred space and space for community activities in sympathy with our Christian ethos.

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Activities & Mission

Romford Methodist Circuit is the primary unit to which the 10 local churches are connected for the purposes of mission.It is the Circuit to which ministers are stationed and preachers trained and it is responsible for the effective deployment of the resources of ministry - people, property and finance, providing sacred space and space for community activities in sympathy with our 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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£329,291
Latest Expenditure
£415,537

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 24.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 37.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 9% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 70% 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 £3,303
Charitable Activities £239,878
Other Trading £32,875
Investments £4,396
Other Income £1,374,987

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £400,221
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,560
Grants to Institutions £7,282
Other Expenditure £672,635

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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£329,291
£415,5370 / 5
2023
£325,602
£437,6140 / 5
2022
£1,655,439
£1,072,856£400,221£8,757,488£1,205,4907 / 5
2021
£308,949
£317,9810 / 5
2020
£338,061
£315,0660 / 489

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Romford Methodist Circuit

What does Romford Methodist Circuit do?

Romford Methodist Circuit is the primary unit to which the 10 local churches are connected for the purposes of mission.It is the Circuit to which ministers are stationed and preachers trained and it is responsible for the effective deployment of the resources of ministry - people, property and finance, providing sacred space and space for community activities in sympathy with our Christian ethos.

How much income did Romford Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Romford Methodist Circuit reported total income of £329k and reported expenditure of £416k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Romford Methodist Circuit?

Romford Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 24.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Romford Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Romford Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 November 2009 as charity number 1132795. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Romford Methodist Circuit?

Romford Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 49 trustees. The chair of trustees is Eleanor Gillian Jackson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Romford Methodist Circuit operate?

Romford Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Essex, Havering and Thurrock.

Is Romford Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Romford Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132795.

Details

Address
91 Clockhouse Lane
ROMFORD
RM5 3QP
Registration Date
19 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5004849
Charity Number
1132795

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Trustees

Eleanor Gillian Jackson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anne Barbara Ling
Also governs 1 other charity
Bruce Frederick Langridge
Cathy Simmons
Christine Joyce Scrutton
Cicely Pearson
DENISE SWANTON
Dr NIGEL FRANCIS MASTERS BSC ARCS
Evelyn Song
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Cook
Gillian Joyce Hills
Gordon Michael Reed
Hilary Bull
Jacqueline Alison Howard
James Coleman
Janice Elsie Mann
Janice Susan Gowlett
Also governs 1 other charity
JAYNE ROSEMARY MATTHEWS
JOAN WINIFRED PUGSLEY
Jonathan Sisman
KIRSTEEN MELISSA HOWE
Lady Asafu-Adjaye
MALCOLM NEIL RICHARDSON
Manasa Jerera
Mary Acquah
Melani Semuel-Good
Olurotimi Olajide Onafeko
PAMELA ANN COLES
Also governs 1 other charity
Patricia Nakabukye
PENELOPE ANNE MASTERS SRN, RM
Peter Caton
Peter Geoffrey Hobbs
Peter Richard Howe
Regina Abigail Coleman
Rev Rachel Read
Rev Robert Johnson Maginley
Rev Rohama Asif
Rosemary Helen Hibbard
Sarah Jane Rigby
Also governs 1 other charity
Shelter Seanehia
Stephen Owusu
Susan Elizabeth Stevens
Thomas Edward James Smith
Thomas Mercer
Timothy Howard Banks
Also governs 1 other charity
TREVOR BERTRAM PUGSLEY
TURPLIN DIXON
William Donaldson Andrews

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