Southlands Methodist Trust

Also known as: The Methodist Council Charitable Fund (southlands), Mccfs

Supports educational activities, including research, chaplaincy and charitable work undertaken in and through Southlands College that reflect its Methodist foundation and ethos

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Activities & Mission

Supports educational activities, including research, chaplaincy and charitable work undertaken in and through Southlands College that reflect its Methodist foundation and 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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£521,309

Latest Expenditure

£728,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 75.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 9.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £258

Charitable Activities £105

Other Trading £0

Investments £520,946

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £552,493

Raising Funds £47,929

Governance £22,249

Grants to Institutions £188,158

Other Expenditure £127,643

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	£521,309	£728,065	£552,493	£11,625,647	£10,821,793	6 / 0
2024	£435,992	£822,551				0 / 0
2023	£466,858	£702,296				0 / 0
2022	£517,199	£861,317	£855,163	£12,270,494	£1,120,000	5 / 0
2021	£472,910	£506,118				0 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about Southlands Methodist Trust

What does Southlands Methodist Trust do?

Supports educational activities, including research, chaplaincy and charitable work undertaken in and through Southlands College that reflect its Methodist foundation and ethos

How much income did Southlands Methodist Trust report in 2025?

Southlands Methodist Trust reported total income of £521k and reported expenditure of £728k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southlands Methodist Trust registered as a charity?

Southlands Methodist Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2003 as charity number 1100660. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Southlands Methodist Trust?

Southlands Methodist Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southlands Methodist Trust operate?

Southlands Methodist Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Southlands Methodist Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Southlands Methodist Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100660.