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West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit

Also known as: Blackburn Methodist Circuit, Blackburn with Darwen Methodist Circuit, West Pennine Moors Methodistcircuit

Umbrella for the Methodist churches in the West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit.

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Activities & Mission

Umbrella for the Methodist churches in the West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit.

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
£260,968
Latest Expenditure
£346,062

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £185
Other Income £570,952

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £271,907
Raising Funds £0
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.

The Commission record shows these related events on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2017 — James Wilcock Trust (organisation 222341)
  • Asset transfer in in 2012 — Accrington and Haslingden Methodist Circuit (organisation 5014830)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£260,968
£346,0620 / 0
2023
£257,852
£344,5150 / 81
2022
£571,008
£271,907£271,907£4,000,155£457,1395 / 54
2021
£277,995
£337,2990 / 9
2020
£338,447
£383,2870 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit

What does West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit do?

Umbrella for the Methodist churches in the West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit.

How much income did West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit report in 2024?

West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit reported total income of £261k and reported expenditure of £346k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 2009 as charity number 1132674. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit?

West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 46 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit operate?

West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.

Is West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — West Pennine Moors Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132674.

Details

Address
Circuit Office
Antley Methodist Church
Blackburn Road
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 0DE
Registration Date
12 November 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048221
Charity Number
1132674

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Trustees

Alfred Peter Wray
BRIAN PEEL
Catherine Young
CHARLOTTE RUMBLE
David Albert Foster
DAVID HAWORTH
David Stuttard
Dr GJ Murali
Dr Katherine Elizabeth Burn
Dr Victoria Higham
Duncan Turner
Fiona Murtagh
Geraldine Simister
Helen Pilkington
HILARY PHYLLIS THOBURN
Ian James Pilkington
JACKIE LAMBERT
JEAN SCOTT FISH
JEAN TAYLOR
JUNE LITTLEMORE
Karen Elizabeth Rowley
Kathryn Hodkinson
Also governs 1 other charity
Michael Bancroft BSc PGCE
PATRICIA ANNE PEDDIE
PATRICIA SCOTT BANCROFT
PAUL EDWARD RUMBLE
Rev Andrew Paul Turner
Rev CHRISTINE LEECH
Rev JAMES HENDERSON
Rev Joseph Suray
Rev Keith William Borwick
Rev Matthew Smith
REV T YOUNG
Richard Anthony Gunston
Ruth Margaret Howarth
Sarah Fairclough
SARAH WEAL
Also governs 1 other charity
Sheila Mary Parker
Simon Pearce Huggill
Simon Rumble
Susan Rumble
THOMAS ALAN ISHERWOOD
Tracy Parkinson
VALERIE GREGORY
Veronica Walsh

Also Known As

  • Blackburn Methodist Circuit
  • Blackburn with Darwen Methodist Circuit
  • West Pennine Moors Methodistcircuit

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14 May 2026
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