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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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Activities & Mission

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 .

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.

Show all 16 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£308,930
Latest Expenditure
£294,516

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£308,930
£294,5160 / 0
2023
£273,326
£442,5470 / 0
2022
£282,661
£290,2020 / 0
2021
£247,937
£249,2880 / 1
2020
£246,869
£258,9360 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

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 2024?

Superintendent Minister's Trust reported total income of £309k and reported expenditure of £295k for the financial year ending 2024, 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.

Details

Address
FMUK c/o Freedom Church
Acorn House
The Kingswood Estate
Britannia Road
Kingswood
Bristol
Registration Date
12 November 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
518173
Charity Number
518173

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Trustees

Rev John Townley Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
John Carter
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NORMAN WRIGHT
Rev Daniel Joseph Cronin
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Pete Godfrey
Stephen Megrath

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Economic and community development Health Religion Saving of lives

Also Known As

  • The Free Methodist Church in the United Kingdom

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