WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT
The West London Mission (WLM) is a Circuit of the Methodist Church. We have two city centre churches and two areas of mission. The churches engage in worship, learning and caring, service, and evangelism, in ways that reflect Methodist tradition and their own identity, history and context. WLM runs a range of housing and community services and works with students and young adults in both churches.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £560,000 on general funds for the year ended 31 August 2024, which was covered by a transfer from the capital reserve. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant investments and cash reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“One staff member earned more than £80,000 but less than £89,999 during the year”
Funders the charity credits
- Ministry of Justice
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2024)
Trustees
- Rev PETER JOHN CORNICKchair
- ALETHEA CHIA JUNG SIOW
- CATHERINE MANORAMA SLATER
- Daniel Chu
- Deacon Melissa Wheeler
- Deacon Ruth Yorke
- EDNA WIJERATNA
- GORDON TREVOR SLATER FCCA CTA
- Ho Yin Wu
- Janice Francis
- Jian Ye Koay
- Karen Chiu
- Kin Lok Leung
- Lai Ngor Chan
- MARTIN JOHN SINGLE
- Rebecca Wong
- Rev Faith Nyota
- Rev Linberg Wong
- Stephen Lee
- Tsui Ting Tsoi
- WILLIAM WONG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | — | — |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.7m | £3.5m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.0m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.4m | £4.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.7m | £4.5m |
Common questions
Is WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £560,000 on general funds for the year ended 31 August 2024, which was covered by a transfer from the capital reserve. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, supported by significant investments and cash reserves. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band.
Who funds WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT as a grant recipient include THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS, SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIO, HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY, THE FRENCH HUGUENOT CHURCH OF LONDON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £60k | |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | FY2025 | £27k | |
| SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS CIO | FY2023 | £8k | Fairbeats Music |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2025 | £6k | |
| THE FRENCH HUGUENOT CHURCH OF LONDON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | Hardship Fund Grant |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2024 | £6k | |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Providing relief for those in need or sickness and the advancement of life |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | Not specified in note 7 list |
| THE ROSE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS | FY2022 | £4k | |
| CECIL PILKINGTON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| CHARLES PLATER TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRUSTS | FY2024 | £2k | Other Methodist Initiatives |
| HYDE PARK PLACE ESTATE CHARITY | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2025 | £20k | Creating opportunities for men leaving the criminal justice system |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2023 | £10k | Empowering people leaving the criminal justice system |
| UK government | 14/10/2022 | £32k | Covenant Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2022 | £10k | WLM St Luke's Community Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/03/2021 | £6k | Help support our homeless ex-military supported housing service |
| City Bridge Foundation | 09/05/2019 | £114k | Grant to West London Mission Methodist Circuit |
| Greater London Authority | 01/11/2018 | £2k | Grant to 'WLM Seymour Place' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2016 | £10k | St Luke's Hub Community Garden |
| A B Charitable Trust | 08/07/2014 | £8k | Supporting Destitute Migrants in London |
| City Bridge Foundation | 20/10/2011 | £123k | Grant to West London Mission Methodist Circuit |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- WESTMINSTER METHODIST CIRCUIT
- THE LONDON CITY MISSION
- WEST LONDON MISSION HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
- LEEDS SOUTH AND WEST METHODIST CIRCUIT
- LONDON DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
- WEST HERTFORDSHIRE AND BORDERS METHODIST CIRCUIT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST LONDON MISSION METHODIST CIRCUIT | £2.7m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | within | — | no doubt |
| WESTMINSTER METHODIST CIRCUIT | £641k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON CITY MISSION | £8.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEST LONDON MISSION HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | not going concern |
| LEEDS SOUTH AND WEST METHODIST CIRCUIT | £2.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LONDON DISTRICT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH | £2.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |