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Stafford Methodist Circuit

The charity supports the 10 churches within the Stafford circuit by the provision of ministers and lay workers to undertake Christian leadership through church services, pastoral work within the communities, schools & youth work.

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Activities & Mission

The charity supports the 10 churches within the Stafford circuit by the provision of ministers and lay workers to undertake Christian leadership through church services, pastoral work within the communities, schools & youth work.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£260,404
Latest Expenditure
£273,846

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 50.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 64% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £372,592
Charitable Activities £235,643
Other Trading £6,938
Investments £698
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £309,307
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,400
Grants to Institutions £44,352
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£260,404
£273,8460 / 5
2023
£230,363
£284,4240 / 0
2022
£221,707
£268,8010 / 0
2021
£615,871
£309,307£309,307£1,237,702£333,2338 / 0
2020
£237,210
£252,8470 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Stafford Methodist Circuit

What does Stafford Methodist Circuit do?

The charity supports the 10 churches within the Stafford circuit by the provision of ministers and lay workers to undertake Christian leadership through church services, pastoral work within the communities, schools & youth work.

How much income did Stafford Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

Stafford Methodist Circuit reported total income of £260k and reported expenditure of £274k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Stafford Methodist Circuit?

Stafford Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 50.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Stafford Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Stafford Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 2010 as charity number 1135822. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Stafford Methodist Circuit?

Stafford Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 36 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev David Jonathan Bintliff. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Stafford Methodist Circuit operate?

Stafford Methodist Circuit operates in Staffordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Stafford Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Stafford Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135822.

Details

Address
ASBURY HOUSE
MERREY ROAD
STAFFORD
ST17 9LX
Registration Date
6 May 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007468
Charity Number
1135822

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Trustees

Rev David Jonathan Bintliff Chair
Alice Elizabeth Dair
Alison Jayne Horton FCCA
Allan J Lowe
AMICIA HARDY
Also governs 1 other charity
Beverley Godridge
CAROLYN ANNE HAMER
David Arthur Hemingway BSc AFIMA
David John Smith
Dorothy Helen Kirkham B Ed Hons
Dr Mark Andrew Timothy
Dr Paul Christopher Yates
Dr Susan McCready-Shea
Elizabeth Ann Hidderley
Hazel Ord
Also governs 1 other charity
Ian Allred
Also governs 2 other charities
Ian Francis Baldwin
Ian James Bradburn
Ian Mason
Also governs 1 other charity
JENNIFER MARY TIMMIS
Jill O'Byrne RGN
KATHRYN ANNE FORD
Kenneth Charles Davies
Kevin Day
LEIGH BARBARA READE
Lynn Margaret Westoby
MARGARET ELIZABETH HEMINGWAY
Maureen Embrey BEd,CertEd
Peter Walton Hardy BSc Hons
Ruth Ann Wall
Susan Francis
Also governs 2 other charities
Terry Anson Steed Goodchild
Valerie Elizabeth Bates
Also governs 1 other charity
Wendy Timothy BAHonsMLIB
WILLIAM DENYS BASFORD
Winifred Ruth Smith

Sectors & Classifications

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