Southampton Methodist District

In the power of the Holy Spirit and in the name of Christ to renew and promote the work of God in the region. To advance the mission of the Methodist Church by encouraging churches and circuits to engage in collaborative working-ecumenically wherever possible. To make available resources of finance, personnel and expertise and overseeing the various ministries of the Church and provide training

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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.

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Local Authority

Dorset Hampshire Isle Of Wight Reading West Berkshire Wokingham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£566,650

Latest Expenditure

£452,369

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 49% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% 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 £0

Charitable Activities £445,798

Other Trading £0

Investments £58,440

Other Income £62,412

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £452,369

Raising Funds £0

Governance £1,683

Grants to Institutions £21,790

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£566,650	£452,369	£452,369	£1,385,107	£139,453	3 / 30
2023	£428,464	£434,584				0 / 20
2022	£360,068	£310,381				0 / 30
2021	£344,078	£239,736				0 / 20
2020	£365,450	£375,508				0 / 30

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Frequently asked questions about Southampton Methodist District

What does Southampton Methodist District do?

How much income did Southampton Methodist District report in 2024?

Southampton Methodist District reported total income of £567k and reported expenditure of £452k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southampton Methodist District?

Southampton Methodist District has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% 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 District registered as a charity?

Southampton Methodist District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2010 as charity number 1134386. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Southampton Methodist District?

Southampton Methodist District is governed by a board of 19 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southampton Methodist District operate?

Southampton Methodist District operates across 6 areas, including Dorset, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Southampton Methodist District a registered charity?

Yes — Southampton Methodist District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134386.