South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit
Also known as: South West Worcestershire Methodist Circuit
To provide an umbrella organisation enabling the churches of the circuit to operate under Methodist Church rules. The Circuit employers Ministers who work in these churches. The Circuit also produces a quarterly preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the churches in the circuit. These are open to all, without charge.
Activities & Mission
To provide an umbrella organisation enabling the churches of the circuit to operate under Methodist Church rules. The Circuit employers Ministers who work in these churches. The Circuit also produces a quarterly preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the churches in the circuit. These are open to all, without charge.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
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 | £369,831 | £367,720 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £771,633 | £342,282 | £332,159 | £2,791,503 | £2,734,577 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £512,424 | £280,653 | £278,898 | £2,362,151 | £2,308,058 | 3 / 0 |
| 2022 | £343,764 | £347,851 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £347,717 | £322,002 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit
What does South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit do?
To provide an umbrella organisation enabling the churches of the circuit to operate under Methodist Church rules. The Circuit employers Ministers who work in these churches. The Circuit also produces a quarterly preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the churches in the circuit. These are open to all, without charge.
How much income did South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit report in 2025?
South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit reported total income of £370k and reported expenditure of £368k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit?
South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 43.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?
South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 November 2015 as charity number 1164581. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit?
South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 58 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit operate?
South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit operates in Worcestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit a registered charity?
Yes — South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164581.
Details
114 Worcester Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8AW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- South West Worcestershire Methodist Circuit
- South Worcestershire Methodist Circuit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated