Superintendent Minister's Trust
Also known as: The Free Methodist Church in the United Kingdom
We are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .
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We are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .
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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 | £332,071 | £319,130 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £308,930 | £294,516 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £273,326 | £442,547 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £282,661 | £290,202 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £247,937 | £249,288 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Superintendent Minister's Trust
What does Superintendent Minister's Trust do?
We are the UK HQ of the Free Methodist Church with 25 Churches in GB, 5 in NI, 3 affiliates in England,1 in Eire. In 2016 we furthered our religious and charitable work by operationally, financially, and spiritually supporting new and existing churches in the UK, raising funds/volunteers for international childcare, a missionary hospital in Rwanda, other overseas mission and humanitarian relief .
How much income did Superintendent Minister's Trust report in 2025?
Superintendent Minister's Trust reported total income of £332k and reported expenditure of £319k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Superintendent Minister's Trust registered as a charity?
Superintendent Minister's Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1986 as charity number 518173. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs Superintendent Minister's Trust?
Superintendent Minister's Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev John Townley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Superintendent Minister's Trust operate?
Superintendent Minister's Trust operates across 16 areas, including Bulgaria, Greece, Hungary and 13 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Superintendent Minister's Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Superintendent Minister's Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 518173.
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