NORTH CUMBRIA METHODIST CIRCUIT
TEACHING OF CHRISTIANITY THROUGH SERMONS, COURSES & SMALL GROUPS. PASTORAL WORKINCLUDING VISITING THE SICK & BEREAVED. TAKING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLIES IN LOCAL SCHOOLS.PROMOTING THE WHOLE MISSION OF THE CHURCH (& AIDING SOCIAL COHESION) THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOR OLDER PEOPLE, PARENTS AND TODDLERS & OTHER SPECIFIC NEED GROUPS. SUPPORTING OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK & OVERSEAS FINANCIALLY & WITH PRAYER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets were £400,824, exceeding the total annual expenditure of £358,864. The trustees report that income is primarily derived from church assessments totaling £179,900, supplemented by grants. The financial position is described as stable with sufficient reserves to meet unforeseen expenditures.
What the accounts disclose
“The main source of income in this and every year is the assessment paid by the churches within the Circuit area. In the year to 31st August 2025, the assessments totalled £179,900.” — page 4
“The Reserves Policy for the Circuit is to hold approximately two quarter$ average expenditure.” — page 8
“Other costs include the contribution to the District £57,155” — page 5
Register events
- Transferred assets to another charity (24/08/2026)
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £245k | £359k |
| 31/08/2024 | £255k | £346k |
| 31/08/2023 | £245k | £323k |
| 31/08/2022 | £407k | £297k |
| 31/08/2021 | £180k | £223k |
Common questions
Is NORTH CUMBRIA METHODIST CIRCUIT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted net current assets were £400,824, exceeding the total annual expenditure of £358,864. The trustees report that income is primarily derived from church assessments totaling £179,900, supplemented by grants. The financial position is described as stable with sufficient reserves to meet unforeseen expenditures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Charities like this
- SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND METHODIST CIRCUIT
- Nottingham North East Circuit of the Methodist Church
- THE PETERBOROUGH CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH
- THE CO-MISSION CHURCHES TRUST
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULS, NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD ("RCCG") MAJESTY COURT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH CUMBRIA METHODIST CIRCUIT | £245k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH EAST NORTHUMBERLAND METHODIST CIRCUIT | £290k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| Nottingham North East Circuit of the Methodist Church | £985k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PETERBOROUGH CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| THE CO-MISSION CHURCHES TRUST | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PAULS, NORTHUMBERLAND HEATH | £255k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |