The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit

continues to provide support and resources for the Methodist Churches of the Barnsley Circuit, ensuring the provisions of worship and facilities / buildings available to the church and the wider community.

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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

Barnsley

Financial Information

Latest Income

£639,299

Latest Expenditure

£445,050

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 68.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 32% 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 £895

Charitable Activities £367,644

Other Trading £0

Investments £35,053

Other Income £235,707

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £435,474

Raising Funds £2,127

Governance £17,471

Grants to Institutions £627

Other Expenditure £7,449

Financial Trend

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	£639,299	£445,050	£435,474	£3,640,316	£467,501	8 / 150
2024	£431,260	£519,110				0 / 150
2023	£577,543	£613,724	£493,689	£3,511,458	£231,433	7 / 150
2022	£1,716,651	£640,912	£433,554	£3,549,120	£273,995	6 / 600
2021	£921,889	£589,013	£419,288	£2,476,485	£289,181	8 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit

What does The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit do?

How much income did The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit report in 2025?

The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit reported total income of £639k and reported expenditure of £445k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit?

The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit has a program ratio of 68.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit registered as a charity?

The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2010 as charity number 1135240. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit?

The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit is governed by a board of 34 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit operate?

The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit operates in Barnsley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — The Methodist Church - Barnsley Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135240.