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Sutton Methodist Circuit

Advance Christian faith by supporting individual churches in Circuit. Provide facilities for public acts of worship open to members and non-members alike. Enable pastoral care throughout the circuit for the benefit of members and non-members alike with respect to the teaching of Christianity and visiting the needy by appointing ministers, organising preaching, appointing and guiding lay leaders.

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Activities & Mission

Advance Christian faith by supporting individual churches in Circuit. Provide facilities for public acts of worship open to members and non-members alike. Enable pastoral care throughout the circuit for the benefit of members and non-members alike with respect to the teaching of Christianity and visiting the needy by appointing ministers, organising preaching, appointing and guiding lay leaders.

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
£389,361
Latest Expenditure
£365,212

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 32.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 43.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 10% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 59.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 5% 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 £244,579
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £11,000
Investments £37,563
Other Income £930,722

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £391,818
Raising Funds £514,900
Governance £21,305
Grants to Institutions £49,120
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£389,361
£365,2120 / 0
2024
£362,017
£495,0350 / 0
2023
£1,223,864
£906,718£391,818£1,660,506£1,660,5066 / 3
2022
£296,130
£449,7870 / 0
2021
£1,238,797
£590,467£333,810£1,497,017£708,5917 / 7

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sutton Methodist Circuit

What does Sutton Methodist Circuit do?

Advance Christian faith by supporting individual churches in Circuit. Provide facilities for public acts of worship open to members and non-members alike. Enable pastoral care throughout the circuit for the benefit of members and non-members alike with respect to the teaching of Christianity and visiting the needy by appointing ministers, organising preaching, appointing and guiding lay leaders.

How much income did Sutton Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Sutton Methodist Circuit reported total income of £389k and reported expenditure of £365k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sutton Methodist Circuit?

Sutton Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 32.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sutton Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Sutton Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2010 as charity number 1135076. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Sutton Methodist Circuit?

Sutton Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 40 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Catherine Hutton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sutton Methodist Circuit operate?

Sutton Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Surrey and Sutton.

Is Sutton Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Sutton Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135076.

Details

Address
13 HAZON WAY
EPSOM
KT19 8HD
Registration Date
22 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007528
Charity Number
1135076

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Trustees

Rev Catherine Hutton Chair
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Abigail Hustler
Anthony Peter Woolfenden B.A.
Caroline Elsie Mary Kingsnorth
CAROLINE JULIE COOK
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Christine Cox
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CHRISTINE REUBITHA ASIRWATHAM BA CMA
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COLIN VICTOR BATTY
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DAVID COLIN WORTHINGTON
Deacon Marie Poole
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EILEEN MARY RICE
Eleanor Dorothy Pinfold LLB
Eleanor Rachel Gravenor BA MA PGCE
Gavin Peter Hutton
JACQUELINE MERIEL WAITE
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Jane Rosemary Barden
JOHN KINGSNORTH
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JOHN WILLIAM MILLER
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JUDITH ANN YATES MA PGCE
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Ka Fai Man
Katharine Lindsey Castledine BA FCA CTA
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Martin David Trenaman
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Martin Lloyd Wright
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MAUREEN ANGELA PATEL
Michael Robert Peter Ball
NELLIE IYAMIDE GEORGIANA SHOWERS
Paul Frewin Gotts ACII
PHILIP SANDIFORD
Raviraj Saravanamuttu
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Rev Bethany Lynn Lewis
Rev David Pitkeathly
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Rev Gill Long
Rev Hendry Ponniah M Min
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Rev Ung Soon Nguang
Richard John Cornwell
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RICHARD THORBURN SMITH BSC CENG
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Richard Vijendran Asirwatham
Robert Douglas Hill BA
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SUSETTE ANN FORTY
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