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The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit

Also known as: Isle of Wight Circuit

The provision of public worship in 22 locations on a regular basis.Baptisms,Thanksgiving services, weddings, blessings and funerals have been held within our church buildings plus some funerals elsewhere.All 20 church and associated buildings were used by community groups for a wide range of activities throughout the year.Social and community activities have been undertaken

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Activities & Mission

The provision of public worship in 22 locations on a regular basis.Baptisms,Thanksgiving services, weddings, blessings and funerals have been held within our church buildings plus some funerals elsewhere.All 20 church and associated buildings were used by community groups for a wide range of activities throughout the year.Social and community activities have been undertaken

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

Latest Income
£282,342
Latest Expenditure
£417,840

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 62.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 30% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 414). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 81% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £770,633
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £38,889

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £508,059
Raising Funds £0
Governance £450
Grants to Institutions £61,190
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2014 — The Methodist Church East Wight Circuit (organisation 5006676)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£282,342
£417,8400 / 0
2023
£276,434
£519,6410 / 40
2022
£497,247
£566,1740 / 0
2021
£809,522
£508,059£508,059£2,989,362£2,989,3627 / 0
2020
£296,340
£366,4690 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit

What does The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit do?

The provision of public worship in 22 locations on a regular basis.Baptisms,Thanksgiving services, weddings, blessings and funerals have been held within our church buildings plus some funerals elsewhere.All 20 church and associated buildings were used by community groups for a wide range of activities throughout the year.Social and community activities have been undertaken

How much income did The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit report in 2024?

The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit reported total income of £282k and reported expenditure of £418k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit?

The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit has a program ratio of 62.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Associations charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 414 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit registered as a charity?

The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2012 as charity number 1148485. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit?

The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit is governed by a board of 47 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Jane Valerie Craske. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit operate?

The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit operates in Isle Of Wight, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — The Methodist Church Isle Of Wight Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1148485.

Details

Address
Newport Methodist Church
Quay Street
Newport
PO30 5BA
Registration Date
8 August 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5030187
Charity Number
1148485

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Trustees

Rev Jane Valerie Craske Chair
ALAN HARVEY
Alison Margaret Geddes
ANDREW KENNESION
Andrew Robert Carpenter
Audrey Kathleen Elliott
CHRISTINE ANN VESSEY
CHRISTOPHER MARK NUCKLEY
DAVID RONALD BOYCE
Doreen Mary Sheath
Gillian Chadderton
Jane Elizabeth Chubb
JANE MARY DRONFIELD
JANE PATRICIA MORRIS
Janet Evelyn Hart
JANIS LYNN SIMONS
John Wells
Also governs 3 other charities
Karen Jayne Sheath
KATHRYN MARGARET TONEY
Keith Marston
LAURENCE ALUN EDGAR CALLOWAY
Linda Freda Humber
Linda Mary Wells
MARGARET ANN COOPER
MARGARET JANE MOYCE
Mary Elizabeth White
MAUREEN MUNCASTER
Maxine Teresa White
Michael David Hackleton
MRS DOREEN DACE
PAT PHILLIPS
PAUL WELLS
PETER GODFREY COOPER
Rev Dave Plumb
Rev FRANCES EVELYN Balham
Rev Gina Hoff
Rev Linda Francis
Robert Burnside Gordon
Ruth Realey
Samantha Julie Geldard
Sandra Ince
SIMON MORRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Sylvia Griffiths
Teresa Preston
Trevor John Davies
VALERIE MARGARET EDMUNDSON
Vivien Mary Laker

Also Known As

  • Isle of Wight Circuit

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