Methodist Cymru
Analysis
Methodist Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cardiff. It was registered in February 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Methodist Cymru reported income of £810k and spending of £651k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £332k to £810k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Methodist Cymru sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Heart of England Baptist Association (£809k), Redeemer Church London (£811k) and Glory House (£809k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from investments 14%. Charitable activities took 83% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £236k. Reserves of £803k would cover about 14 months of spending at that rate. It employed 6 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Investments 14%
- Other 86%
In the charity's own words
The Methodist Church in Wales - Wales Synod acts as the umbrella body and a resource provider for all of the primarily English-speaking Methodist Church bodies in Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Heart of England Baptist Association | West Midlands | £809k |
| Redeemer Church London | London | £811k |
| Glory House | Essex | £809k |
| Chertsey Street Baptist Church Trust | Guildford | £812k |