Southport Methodist Circuit

We are the UK Methodist Church in Southport (including Scarisbrick). It supports the Presbyters and staff with administration. Where directed by its Managing Trustees, through the Circuit Meeting, it supports other charities with small donations.

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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

Lancashire Sefton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£332,086

Latest Expenditure

£388,215

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 44.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 26% 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 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% 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 £45,298

Charitable Activities £268,643

Other Trading £43,146

Investments £34,522

Other Income £400,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £352,753

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £9,558

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	£332,086	£388,215				0 / 100
2024	£791,609	£352,753	£352,753	£2,032,934	£741,777	7 / 400
2023	£262,714	£385,219				0 / 0
2022	£305,411	£296,510				0 / 500
2021	£388,347	£289,887				0 / 500

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Frequently asked questions about Southport Methodist Circuit

What does Southport Methodist Circuit do?

How much income did Southport Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Southport Methodist Circuit reported total income of £332k and reported expenditure of £388k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Southport Methodist Circuit?

Southport Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 44.6%, 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 Southport Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Southport Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2010 as charity number 1134383. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Southport Methodist Circuit?

Southport Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 38 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southport Methodist Circuit operate?

Southport Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Lancashire and Sefton.

Is Southport Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Southport Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134383.