Launceston Central Methodist Church
Analysis
Launceston Central Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Launceston. It was registered in October 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Launceston Central Methodist Church reported income of £175k and spending of £167k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £94k to £175k (+85%), an average of +17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 341%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Launceston Central Methodist Church sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bonny Downs Baptist Church (£175k), Charity of Dorothy Parkes Known As Smethwick Chapelry (£175k) and Oak Farm Preschool (£175k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike. The provision of a sacred building for prayer and contemplation.The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups. Pastoral work and visiting the sick and bereaved. Taking religious youth and children's assemblies and mentoring in schools. Promotion of Christianity by the above
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bonny Downs Baptist Church | London | £175k |
| Charity of Dorothy Parkes Known As Smethwick Chapelry | Birmingham | £175k |
| Oak Farm Preschool | Farnborough | £175k |
| Uplands Pre-School | Lowestoft | £175k |