Guildford Methodist Church
Analysis
Guildford Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Guildford. It was registered in January 2009, 17 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, Guildford Methodist Church reported income of £45k and spending of £34k, leaving 25% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £37k to £45k (+22%), an average of +5.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 71% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Guildford Methodist Church sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include High Praises Ministries (£45k), Street Pastors Newcastle (£45k) and Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland (£45k).
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 sacred space (a building) for prayer and contemplation.The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.Promoting the whole mission of the church through activities.Supporting other charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| High Praises Ministries | Essex | £45k |
| Street Pastors Newcastle | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £45k |
| Full Gospel Businessmen UK & Ireland | West Yorkshire | £45k |
| Ecclesiastical Charity of Robert Dowse | Leicestershire | £45k |