The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit
Also known as: The Methodist Church, Witney and Faringdon Circuit, West Oxfordshire Methodist Circuit, West Oxfordshire Methodists, Witney and Faringdon Methodist Circuit
Act as an umbrella for the local churches within the Circuit. Provision of services for them, eg preparation of preaching plan, organisation of pastoral care within the communities covered, organisation of events, etc.
Activities & Mission
Act as an umbrella for the local churches within the Circuit. Provision of services for them, eg preparation of preaching plan, organisation of pastoral care within the communities covered, organisation of events, etc.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £812,260 | £465,391 | £380,476 | £4,406,369 | £126,658 | 2 / 30 |
| 2023 | £297,855 | £454,459 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £258,562 | £361,038 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £250,620 | £496,321 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £206,052 | £307,837 | 0 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit
What does The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit do?
Act as an umbrella for the local churches within the Circuit. Provision of services for them, eg preparation of preaching plan, organisation of pastoral care within the communities covered, organisation of events, etc.
How much income did The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit report in 2024?
The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit reported total income of £812k and reported expenditure of £465k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit?
The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit has a program ratio of 46.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit registered as a charity?
The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2010 as charity number 1134159. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit?
The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit is governed by a board of 45 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Andrew Paul Biggs BEd MSc. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit operate?
The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit a registered charity?
Yes — The Methodist Church, West Oxfordshire Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134159.
Details
Church Street
CHIPPING NORTON
Oxfordshire
OX7 5NT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Methodist Church, Witney and Faringdon Circuit
- The Methodist Church, Witney and Faringdon Circuit
- West Oxfordshire Methodist Circuit
- West Oxfordshire Methodists
- Witney and Faringdon Methodist Circuit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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