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Wigan Methodist Circuit

The purposes of the Wigan Circuit are mission, mutual encouragement, support, and the effective deployment of the resources of ministry which include people, property and finance. In the Circuit ordained ministers are stationed and Local Preachers are trained and exercise their calling. We fulfil 'Our Calling' as the Methodist Church through worship, learning and caring, service and evangelism.

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Activities & Mission

The purposes of the Wigan Circuit are mission, mutual encouragement, support, and the effective deployment of the resources of ministry which include people, property and finance. In the Circuit ordained ministers are stationed and Local Preachers are trained and exercise their calling. We fulfil 'Our Calling' as the Methodist Church through worship, learning and caring, service and evangelism.

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

Latest Income
£437,667
Latest Expenditure
£367,747

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,387
Charitable Activities £211,324
Other Trading £0
Investments £46,897
Other Income £462,259

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £401,870
Raising Funds £0
Governance £19,588
Grants to Institutions £45,551
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£437,667
£367,7470 / 300
2024
£740,867
£401,870£401,870£2,640,003£451,8272 / 300
2023
£230,299
£344,4220 / 300
2022
£475,498
£618,9490 / 350
2021
£541,403
£463,071£459,402£3,030,119£424,7967 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Wigan Methodist Circuit

What does Wigan Methodist Circuit do?

The purposes of the Wigan Circuit are mission, mutual encouragement, support, and the effective deployment of the resources of ministry which include people, property and finance. In the Circuit ordained ministers are stationed and Local Preachers are trained and exercise their calling. We fulfil 'Our Calling' as the Methodist Church through worship, learning and caring, service and evangelism.

How much income did Wigan Methodist Circuit report in 2025?

Wigan Methodist Circuit reported total income of £438k and reported expenditure of £368k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Wigan Methodist Circuit registered as a charity?

Wigan Methodist Circuit was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 September 2010 as charity number 1138103. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Wigan Methodist Circuit?

Wigan Methodist Circuit is governed by a board of 52 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Wigan Methodist Circuit operate?

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

Is Wigan Methodist Circuit a registered charity?

Yes — Wigan Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138103.

Details

Address
Spencer Road Methodist Church
Spencer Road
WIGAN
WN1 2QR
Registration Date
17 September 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4049085
Charity Number
1138103

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Trustees

AGNES HOUGHTON
ALLEN JOHN HOWARTH
Andrew Sharrock
Also governs 2 other charities
BARRIE JOHN THOMPSON
BERYL GLEAVES
BRIAN SEED
BRYAN WILLIAM SHEPHERD
CAROL MARY HOPE LITTLER
DAVID ALLAN WILCOCK
David Pilkington
Denise Howarth
Dr JOHN RYLANCE
EDWARD JOSEPH MC HUGH
Eileen Lisa Smalley
Elaine Ashcroft
ELIZABETH BOLD
Elizabeth Mary Lloyd
Elizabeth Maxwell
Evelyn Barrow
GARY RICHARD CALLAND
Gill Harrison
GILLIAN WENDY VIDLER
JAMES ALAN ROBY
JAMES PORTER
James Whelan
Janet Thomas
JEAN BUDWORTH
Jill Prosser
JOHN ARROWSMITH
JOHN HENRY SELLEY
JOHN HUGHES
Karen Eddleston
Kathleen Lord
KENNETH VERNON
Linda Anne Winrow
Lyn Owen
Lynne Zanni
MARGARET PARKER
Also governs 1 other charity
MARGARET SOWERBY
MARGARET WRIGHT
Martin Emrys Ayo Ade-Hall
OLWEN DAVIES CALLAND
PAUL ERNEST JOHNSON
Peter Powers
Also governs 1 other charity
Rev JOHN CHARLES HILTON
Rev Richard Charles Towle
ROSALIND ANNE BARTON
Ruth Alison Ade-Hall
RUTH CHAPMAN
Ruth Doris Russell
SUSAN FOSTER
VIVIENNE FLETCHER

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30 July 2026
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