West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit
Also known as: The Methodist Church - Watford Circuit
Our mission is to encourage, enable and equip the churches, congregations and individuals of the Circuit to draw nearer to God, to proclaim the good news of Christ and to share the love of God.
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to encourage, enable and equip the churches, congregations and individuals of the Circuit to draw nearer to God, to proclaim the good news of Christ and to share the love of God.
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 94% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 65% 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.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2012 — Harpenden Methodist Circuit (organisation 5007945)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £599,053 | £763,871 | £763,871 | £9,854,701 | £1,001,848 | 11 / 7 |
| 2023 | £1,497,862 | £611,092 | £611,092 | £9,748,545 | £1,291,192 | 11 / 0 |
| 2022 | £518,159 | £572,416 | £572,416 | £8,751,515 | £407,162 | 12 / 0 |
| 2021 | £520,325 | £558,981 | £558,483 | £7,880,737 | £466,884 | 12 / 0 |
| 2020 | £504,074 | £575,452 | £574,823 | £6,533,554 | £460,554 | 12 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit
What does West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit do?
Our mission is to encourage, enable and equip the churches, congregations and individuals of the Circuit to draw nearer to God, to proclaim the good news of Christ and to share the love of God.
How much income did West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit report in 2024?
West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit reported total income of £599k and reported expenditure of £764k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit?
West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit has a program ratio of 127.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?
West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 March 2010 as charity number 1135094. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit?
West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 47 trustees. The chair of trustees is Revd Dr Caroline Wickens. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit operate?
West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit operates across 3 areas: Buckinghamshire, Central Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
Is West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit a registered charity?
Yes — West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135094.
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Also Known As
- The Methodist Church - Watford Circuit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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