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West Devon Methodist Circuit

A Circuit of 13 Churches working together and supporting each other. Our faith is shared through prayer & action in the church & community.Public worship takes place every Sunday. Some places hold events during the week with meetings for study, prayer & fellowship for different age groups. We respond to members of the public by providing 'occasional services' - marriages, baptisms & funerals.

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Activities & Mission

A Circuit of 13 Churches working together and supporting each other. Our faith is shared through prayer & action in the church & community.Public worship takes place every Sunday. Some places hold events during the week with meetings for study, prayer & fellowship for different age groups. We respond to members of the public by providing 'occasional services' - marriages, baptisms & funerals.

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

Latest Income
£173,589
Latest Expenditure
£214,247

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.0%
% 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 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

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

Administrative Ratio 0.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 77% 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 £109,238
Charitable Activities £3,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £21,778
Other Income £410,352

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £299,256
Raising Funds £0
Governance £664
Grants to Institutions £58,562
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£173,589
£214,2470 / 12
2024
£184,935
£221,5130 / 13
2023
£158,145
£296,7480 / 12
2022
£544,368
£299,256£299,256£1,373,500£525,3225 / 11
2021
£278,528
£192,3240 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Devon Methodist Circuit

What does West Devon Methodist Circuit do?

A Circuit of 13 Churches working together and supporting each other. Our faith is shared through prayer & action in the church & community.Public worship takes place every Sunday. Some places hold events during the week with meetings for study, prayer & fellowship for different age groups. We respond to members of the public by providing 'occasional services' - marriages, baptisms & funerals.

How much income did West Devon Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

West Devon Methodist Circuit reported total income of £174k and reported expenditure of £214k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is West Devon Methodist Circuit?

West Devon Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 55.0%, 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 West Devon Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

West Devon Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2010 as charity number 1134070. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs West Devon Methodist Circuit?

West Devon Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 37 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Devon Methodist Circuit operate?

West Devon Methodist Circuit operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Devon Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — West Devon Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134070.

Details

Address
42 LEEZE PARK
OKEHAMPTON
EX20 1EE
Registration Date
4 February 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5006918
Charity Number
1134070

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Trustees

ALAN JOHN PARTRIDGE
ALAN LEONARD MARSHALL
Alison Jane Morgan
Anne Elizabeth Searle
BARBARA DALTON
Barry Francis William Searle
BERYL GWENDOLINE DOWN
BRENDA MARGARET HOCKRIDGE
CHRISTINE JOYCE COTTLE
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID DOWN
DAVID FERNLEY JAMES
DEAN MITCHELL JAMES
Diana Sizmur
Dorothy Lilian Couch
Fiona Marshall
Gary Clifton Yates
Heather Jean Smallacombe
Ian Trenaman
Also governs 2 other charities
Jennifer Thorne
JUDY WATERER
Leslie Graham Cutter
Also governs 2 other charities
Linda Kyle
LUCY GILBERT
Lynda Trigg
Margaret Elizabeth Allin
MARLENE MARY HUNKIN
MICHAEL ALBERT JOHN CURTICE
Mr Ken Down
MR KEN SMALLACOMBE
MRS LYN WHITWORTH
MRS RUTH JAMES
Rachel Short
Rev Melvyn Nigel Eric Cooke
RICHARD ANDREW JOHN BALSDON
SANDRA RUTH TRENAMAN
Sarah Ann Balsdon
WINIFRED BARBARA DAVEY

Sectors & Classifications

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