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The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District

The provision of public acts of worship and sacred space for prayer. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, special events and small groups. The resourcing, encouragement and disciplining of Methodist work in the District. Promoting an interest in the work and influence of Primitive Methodism. Providing public access to Christian books and worship materials.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of public acts of worship and sacred space for prayer. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, special events and small groups. The resourcing, encouragement and disciplining of Methodist work in the District. Promoting an interest in the work and influence of Primitive Methodism. Providing public access to Christian books and worship materials.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,240,704
Latest Expenditure
£1,181,348

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 88% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,203,751
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £36,953
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,178,679
Raising Funds £2,669
Governance £1,751
Grants to Institutions £733,663
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 2023.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2023
£1,240,704
£1,181,348£1,178,679£1,848,476£1,848,47618 / 0
2022
£1,149,285
£1,101,288£1,098,919£1,803,356£844,91617 / 0
2021
£1,586,408
£988,973£988,396£1,786,601£393,86817 / 28
2020
£1,005,572
£915,569£915,050£1,137,096£343,18019 / 27
2019
£978,281
£1,252,860£1,252,231£1,101,614£378,95419 / 27

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District

What does The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District do?

The provision of public acts of worship and sacred space for prayer. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, special events and small groups. The resourcing, encouragement and disciplining of Methodist work in the District. Promoting an interest in the work and influence of Primitive Methodism. Providing public access to Christian books and worship materials.

How much income did The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District report in 2023?

The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District?

The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District has a program ratio of 95.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District registered as a charity?

The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 October 2009 as charity number 1132237. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District?

The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District is governed by a board of 14 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District operate?

The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District operates across 6 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Halton and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District a registered charity?

Yes — The Methodist Church - Chester And Stoke-On-Trent District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132237.

Details

Address
Methodist District Centre
Bishops Wood
Nantwich
CW5 7QD
Registration Date
21 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5005121
Charity Number
1132237

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Trustees

Glenn Gerald Parkes MBE
Also governs 3 other charities
Heather Jane Staniland
Also governs 1 other charity
Isabel Brislen
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev DAVID WILLIS
Rev Dr Timothy Stuart Alexander-Macquiban MA, PhD
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Elizabeth Jane Singleton
Rev Helen Ruth Kirk
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Joy Ruth Ventom
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Kathryn Stephens
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev ROBERT HILTON
Robert Tunnicliff
SALLY GRAHAM
VALERIE ANN MAYERS

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