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.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 76% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £1,240,704 | £1,181,348 | £1,178,679 | £1,848,476 | £1,848,476 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,149,285 | £1,101,288 | £1,098,919 | £1,803,356 | £844,916 | 17 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,586,408 | £988,973 | £988,396 | £1,786,601 | £393,868 | 17 / 28 |
| 2020 | £1,005,572 | £915,569 | £915,050 | £1,137,096 | £343,180 | 19 / 27 |
| 2019 | £978,281 | £1,252,860 | £1,252,231 | £1,101,614 | £378,954 | 19 / 27 |
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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.
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