The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit
Also known as: Manchester Circuit
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Activities & Mission
Support Churches in providing acts of worship open to members/non-members; sacred space for prayer/contemplation; teaching Christianity; pastoral work; promoting Christianity via events/services; youth/senior citizens'/men's/women's clubs with Christian ethos; promoting mission of Church (& aiding social cohesion) via activities for specific needs groups; supportCharities financially & by prayer
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2023.
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 2025 — Nexus Ccs (organisation 5017195)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | £980,746 | £559,050 | £508,542 | £5,178,237 | £285,000 | 12 / 7 |
| 2022 | £480,430 | £573,369 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £795,143 | £621,738 | £508,544 | £3,181,777 | £635,000 | 14 / 0 |
| 2020 | £736,548 | £652,165 | £527,251 | £2,822,002 | £389,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2019 | £504,026 | £679,030 | £560,476 | £2,736,536 | £197 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit
What does The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit do?
Support Churches in providing acts of worship open to members/non-members; sacred space for prayer/contemplation; teaching Christianity; pastoral work; promoting Christianity via events/services; youth/senior citizens'/men's/women's clubs with Christian ethos; promoting mission of Church (& aiding social cohesion) via activities for specific needs groups; supportCharities financially & by prayer
How much income did The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit report in 2023?
The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit reported total income of £981k and reported expenditure of £559k for the financial year ending 2023, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit?
The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit has a program ratio of 51.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit registered as a charity?
The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2010 as charity number 1135067. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit?
The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit is governed by a board of 51 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Dr Joanne Heather Cox-Darling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit operate?
The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit operates across 4 areas: Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
Is The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit a registered charity?
Yes — The Methodist Church - Manchester Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135067.
Details
Royce Road/Old York St
Hulme
Manchester
M15 5BP
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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