Sherwood Methodist Church
Analysis
Sherwood Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottingham. It was registered in February 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Sherwood Methodist Church reported income of £101k and spending of £123k, spending 122% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £87k to £101k (+16%), an average of +3.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, Sherwood Methodist Church sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 71st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Campbell Foundation (£100k), The Church @ Swan Mead (£102k) and Africa Research Institute (£100k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
72 services of public worship are held each year.3 groups for children and young people run regularly. 4 groups for adults meet weekly for discussion, study and prayer. Fund raising events held to help local and national charities.Premises are made available for a wide range of local community groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell Foundation | London | £100k |
| The Church @ Swan Mead | Essex | £102k |
| Africa Research Institute | Herefordshire | £100k |
| Swanland Education Africa Trust | North Ferriby | £103k |