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The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port

Also known as: Trinity Methodist Church, Ellesmere Port

The Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port comprises Hope Farm, Little Sutton and Trinity Methodist Churches in Ellesmere Port. Each site seeks to serve their unique neighbourhoods and offer Methodist worship and activities in contextually appropriate ways, including at Trinity through its Daily Bread Cafe, and other various activities.

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Activities & Mission

The Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port comprises Hope Farm, Little Sutton and Trinity Methodist Churches in Ellesmere Port. Each site seeks to serve their unique neighbourhoods and offer Methodist worship and activities in contextually appropriate ways, including at Trinity through its Daily Bread Cafe, and other various activities.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,618,486
Latest Expenditure
£262,963

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 9.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,502,174
Charitable Activities £18,700
Other Trading £84,551
Investments £13,061
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £252,667
Raising Funds £7,778
Governance £3,000
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,518

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
£2,618,486
£262,963£252,667£3,736,819£3,101,8392 / 15
2024
£198,410
£103,3290 / 40
2023
£92,417
£88,2120 / 30
2022
£127,094
£98,7740 / 27
2021
£49,835
£63,6840 / 22

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port

What does The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port do?

The Methodist Church in Ellesmere Port comprises Hope Farm, Little Sutton and Trinity Methodist Churches in Ellesmere Port. Each site seeks to serve their unique neighbourhoods and offer Methodist worship and activities in contextually appropriate ways, including at Trinity through its Daily Bread Cafe, and other various activities.

How much income did The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port report in 2025?

The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port reported total income of £2.62m and reported expenditure of £263k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port registered as a charity?

The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 July 2015 as charity number 1162542. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port?

The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port is governed by a board of 22 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Ruth Dowson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port operate?

The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port operates in Cheshire West & Chester, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port a registered charity?

Yes — The Methodist Church In Ellesmere Port is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1162542.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
6 July 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5064692
Charity Number
1162542

Trustees

Rev Ruth Dowson Chair
Alan White
Ann Jennifer Schafer
EILEEN MARY GERMON
Elaine Rosemary Corry
Elizabeth Anne Williamson
Also governs 1 other charity
Frederick Charles Farrow
Friedrich Schafer
GEORGE DAVID THOROGOOD
Hazel Elizabeth White
Heather Stanley
Joanne Elizabeth Marchant
Julia Pyke
Julie Luscombe
Also governs 1 other charity
Kathleen Clarke
Lynne Cheryl Farrow
Malcolm Collens
Margaret Elizabeth Burrows
Peter Allison Wildman
Sarah Wardle
STEPHEN HOWARD COOPER
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Trinity Methodist Church, Ellesmere Port

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