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

£246,053

Latest Expenditure

£329,106

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 5.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 6.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 93.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£246,053	£329,106				0 / 0
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

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 2025?

Southampton Methodist Circuit reported total income of £246k and reported expenditure of £329k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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 22 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.