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The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Bedford North Methodist Circuit

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES under the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church

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Activities & Mission

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES under the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church

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
£418,003
Latest Expenditure
£485,923

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 38% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 37% 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

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £325,821
Other Trading £43,330
Investments £23,814
Other Income £887,119

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £681,719
Raising Funds £22,636
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£418,003
£485,9230 / 87
2023
£1,280,084
£704,355£681,719£4,683,753£140,3202 / 1
2022
£969,053
£385,129£376,915£4,079,945£3,698,6147 / 1
2021
£396,034
£449,6020 / 0
2020
£436,152
£447,5210 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit

What does The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit do?

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES under the Constitutional Practice and Discipline of the Methodist Church

How much income did The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit reported total income of £418k and reported expenditure of £486k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit?

The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 53.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 2009 as charity number 1129523. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit?

The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 71 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit operate?

The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Bedford and Central Bedfordshire.

Is The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — The North Bedfordshire Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1129523.

Details

Address
Putnoe Heights Methodist Church
34 Putnoe Heights
BEDFORD
MK41 8EB
Registration Date
11 May 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5000878
Charity Number
1129523

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Trustees

Alison Cecilia Symonds
Andrew John Constant
ANNE ELIZABETH COOPER
Barbara Edith Tipping
BRENDA BALLANTINE
BRIAN ADDINGTON
Also governs 1 other charity
CARMEN ROWE
Also governs 1 other charity
Carolyn Mary Maynard
CASSANDRA MARY HOWES RMN RGN
Christina Elizabeth Sawkins
Courtney Ames
Cynthia Astrid Dent
DAVID ALAN GERMANY
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID ARTHUR BARNES
Doreen Mary Archer
Dr Andrea Pepper
Glennis Norma Barden
GRAHAM JOHN FOLLETT
Gwendoline Jenny Christina Arnott
Helen Marjorie Gadsden
Jane Alison Germany
Jane McVey
Also governs 1 other charity
JANET LILLIAN WATTS
Jean Mary Prettyman
JEANETTE ELLA LETCH BSC MATHS
Jeanette Pearce
Jeffrey William Bulled
Also governs 1 other charity
JENNIFER ANN SNELSON
Also governs 1 other charity
JENNIFER ANNE SUTCLIFFE
JENNIFER MARY BROADBRIDGE
Jenny Elizabeth Endersby
Jonathan James Payne
Joseph Pepper
KEITH FREDERICK LILLEY
Keith Michael Gaunt
Ken Oliver
KIM JOAN CURTIS
Lynda Smith
Mairi Margaret Perks
Margaret Cuthbert Byass
Margaret Sutherland Brown
Also governs 1 other charity
MARIAN JEAN BLYTH
Mervyn Michael Barden
Michael Carr
Also governs 1 other charity
NICHOLAS GILSON GUY
Also governs 1 other charity
Nigel Howard Firban
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OWEN WILSON WILLIAMS
Patricia Mapletoft
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PATSY JANE ASTON
PAUL PHIPP
Paulette Tedd
Also governs 1 other charity
PETER HARRISON SMITH
Philip Edward Timms BA MCIPD
Rebecca Statham
Rev Christopher Lindon Alusine Sandy
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Julie Anne Bradshaw
Rev Leslie Jane Noon
Rev SILAS WOOD
Rev Sydney SICHILIMA
Roger Alfred Skipper
ROSALYN ETHEL ADDINGTON
Also governs 1 other charity
ROSEMARY ANN ISAACS
Rosemary Jane Simms
RUTH MARY CAVES
Sandra Payne
SONIA GRACE BUTLER
Stephanie Field
Stephanie Jane Barker
SUE WATSON
Tim Mason

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bedford North Methodist Circuit

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