West Midlands Methodist District

Also known as: Birmingham District of the Methodist Church

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Activities & Mission

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Local Authority

Birmingham City Dudley Herefordshire Sandwell Shropshire Staffordshire Telford & Wrekin Warwickshire Wolverhampton Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,282,649

Latest Expenditure

£1,129,660

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,181,670

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £100,979

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,129,660

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,300

Grants to Institutions £761,637

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,282,649	£1,129,660	£1,129,660	£6,100,551	£5,044,132	7 / 13
2023	£2,257,891	£1,125,758	£1,125,758	£5,947,562	£49,839	6 / 0
2022	£1,069,808	£981,179	£981,179	£4,815,429	£43,146	8 / 3
2021	£999,807	£944,950	£944,950	£4,726,800	£42,642	8 / 3
2020	£1,043,468	£997,765	£997,765	£4,671,943	£26,904	9 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about West Midlands Methodist District

What does West Midlands Methodist District do?

Support to the Circuits

How much income did West Midlands Methodist District report in 2024?

West Midlands Methodist District reported total income of £1.28m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is West Midlands Methodist District?

West Midlands Methodist District has a program ratio of 88.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was West Midlands Methodist District registered as a charity?

West Midlands Methodist District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2010 as charity number 1134167. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs West Midlands Methodist District?

West Midlands Methodist District is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Rachel Deigh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Midlands Methodist District operate?

West Midlands Methodist District operates across 10 areas, including Birmingham City, Dudley, Herefordshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is West Midlands Methodist District a registered charity?

Yes — West Midlands Methodist District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134167.