Southampton Methodist Circuit

Southampton Methodist Circuit shares the purposes of the Methodist Church, set out in the Methodist Church Act, being the advancement of:1. the Christian faith2. any charitable or other purposes for the time being of any body of the Methodist Church or any institution subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church or any charity being a charity subsidiary or ancillary to the Methodist Church

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Activities & Mission

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

Hampshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£981,993

Latest Expenditure

£855,897

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 6.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 6% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 93.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 2% 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 £144

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £191,120

Investments £29,947

Other Income £760,782

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £56,577

Raising Funds £799,320

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £56,577

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£981,993	£855,897	£56,577	£3,265,397	£3,261,522	5 / 0
2023	£261,357	£257,507				0 / 25
2022	£436,122	£388,238				0 / 25
2021	£1,178,148	£732,233	£732,233	£3,003,555	£766,244	3 / 20
2020	£335,352	£517,715				0 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southampton Methodist Circuit

What does Southampton Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Southampton Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Southampton Methodist Circuit reported total income of £982k and reported expenditure of £856k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southampton Methodist Circuit?

Southampton Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 5.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Southampton Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Southampton Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2011 as charity number 1142521. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Southampton Methodist Circuit?

Southampton Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 29 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southampton Methodist Circuit operate?

Southampton Methodist Circuit operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Southampton Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Southampton Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1142521.