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The Methodist Church In Great Britain

The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons etc, Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities generally and for other specific needs groups.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons etc, Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities generally and for other specific needs groups.

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
£58,805,000
Latest Expenditure
£67,207,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 69% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample: 183). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 87.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 21.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,048,000
Charitable Activities £14,316,000
Other Trading £9,985,000
Investments £6,994,000
Other Income £22,462,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £58,563,000
Raising Funds £8,644,000
Governance £5,605,000
Grants to Institutions £26,817,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£58,805,000
£67,207,000£58,563,000£273,656,000£7,500,000398 / 1050
2023
£52,975,000
£51,938,000£43,914,000£269,588,000£7,500,000431 / 842
2022
£56,227,000
£46,837,000£41,172,000£279,125,000£7,500,000378 / 423
2021
£40,280,000
£39,356,000£35,385,000£290,142,000£7,500,000378 / 271
2020
£44,364,000
£44,353,000£37,176,000£264,041,000£7,500,000420 / 1367

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church In Great Britain

What does The Methodist Church In Great Britain do?

The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and and non members alike. The teaching of Christianity through sermons etc, Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services. Promoting the whole mission of the Church through activities generally and for other specific needs groups.

How much income did The Methodist Church In Great Britain report in 2024?

The Methodist Church In Great Britain reported total income of £58.80m and reported expenditure of £67.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Methodist Church In Great Britain?

The Methodist Church In Great Britain has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Religion charities with income over £10M (sample of 183 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Methodist Church In Great Britain registered as a charity?

The Methodist Church In Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 2009 as charity number 1132208. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The Methodist Church In Great Britain?

The Methodist Church In Great Britain is governed by a board of 18 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Methodist Church In Great Britain operate?

The Methodist Church In Great Britain operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Methodist Church In Great Britain a registered charity?

Yes — The Methodist Church In Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132208.

Details

Address
Methodist Church House
25 Tavistock Place
London
WC1H 9SF
Registration Date
20 October 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4047572
Charity Number
1132208

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Trustees

ALETHEA SIOW
ANNA MARGARET MALNUTT
Also governs 1 other charity
Barbara Easton
Dawn Wood
Judith Kathleen Neal
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KEITH HICKEY
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Matt Forsyth
PAUL SPRAY
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Professor David Matthews
Rev Richard Mark Andrew
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Sarah Parkin
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Sonia Marcia Hicks
Revd Dr Joanne Cox-Darling
Revd Dr Michael Long
THOMAS ANDREW HART

Sectors & Classifications

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