The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit
Providing ministerial and other support for Methodist churches in the Bolton Circuit
Activities & Mission
Providing ministerial and other support for Methodist churches in the Bolton Circuit
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 3% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 3% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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
Expenditure Categories
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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £505,386 | £400,885 | £0 | £4,012,978 | £3,347,715 | 8 / 0 |
| 2024 | £704,886 | £451,028 | £222,740 | £3,346,113 | £2,691,132 | 3 / 0 |
| 2023 | £323,810 | £330,135 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £315,364 | £344,984 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £305,283 | £1,301,064 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit
What does The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit do?
Providing ministerial and other support for Methodist churches in the Bolton Circuit
How much income did The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit report in 2025?
The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit reported total income of £505k and reported expenditure of £401k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit?
The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% 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 - Bolton Circuit registered as a charity?
The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 February 2010 as charity number 1134395. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit?
The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit is governed by a board of 47 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Christopher Neil Pritchard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit operate?
The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit operates across 3 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Bolton and Bury.
Is The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit a registered charity?
Yes — The Methodist Church - Bolton Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134395.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated