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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£574,325
Latest Expenditure
£829,547

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 144.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £531,020
Other Trading £0
Investments £43,305
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £829,547
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,600
Grants to Institutions £166,732
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£574,325
£829,547£829,547£9,377,237£798,0722 / 10
2024
£599,053
£763,871£763,871£9,854,701£1,001,84811 / 7
2023
£1,497,862
£611,092£611,092£9,748,545£1,291,19211 / 0
2022
£518,159
£572,416£572,416£8,751,515£407,16212 / 0
2021
£520,325
£558,981£558,483£7,880,737£466,88412 / 0

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 2025?

West Hertfordshire And Borders Methodist Circuit reported total income of £574k and reported expenditure of £830k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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.

Details

Address
Harpenden Methodist Church
High Street
HARPENDEN
Hertfordshire
AL5 2RU
Registration Date
22 March 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049980
Charity Number
1135094

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Trustees

Revd Dr Caroline Wickens Chair
Also governs 3 other charities
ALISON BRAIN
Ann Iris Shepherd
Ann Matthews
CELIA GREEN
Chrystyna Yvonne Smith
Also governs 1 other charity
Clive Wickham
David Robert Edney
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID ROGER PAIN
Also governs 1 other charity
DAVID Stewart MCGUIRE
DEBRA JO SUTHERLAND
JANICE LEWIS
Also governs 1 other charity
JENI BOWMAN
Juliet Sarah Jacobs
Karen Noble
KATHRYN MARGARET SPALL
Also governs 1 other charity
Kwasi Obeng Darko
Lesley Markham-Jones
LINDA CATHERINA MORGAN
Also governs 2 other charities
Linda Marie-Claire Black
Lorraine Jeanette Pearce
LYNDSAY MARGARET CAMPBELL
Also governs 1 other charity
MARGARET ANNE FAULKNER
Margaret Rose Woods
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Hill
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Lees
Miranda Henrietta Kowalczyk
MRS JENNY HARRIS
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Albert Johnston
PAULINE ANN ROGERS
Philippa Jane Bayfield
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Andrew John Brazier
Also governs 1 other charity
REV BRIAN NEAL TEBBUTT
Rev Caroline Ann Weaver
Rev Donna Lynne Fowler-Marchant
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev Helen Louise Roberts
REV JOHN FELLOWS
Rev Joyce Mayisiri
Rev Mark Paul Hammond
Also governs 2 other charities
Rev Michael Glenn Giles
ROSEMARY ANN BERDINNER
Rosemary Anne Rhodes
Sally Elizabeth Pearson
Also governs 1 other charity
Shireen Wickham
Susan Dyce
Also governs 1 other charity
Suzanne E Wood
Trevor Anthony Wadcock

Also Known As

  • The Methodist Church - Watford Circuit

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