West Somerset Methodist Circuit
Analysis
West Somerset Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Minehead. It was registered in February 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending August 2025, West Somerset Methodist Circuit reported income of £264k and spending of £243k, spending 92% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £295k to £264k (-10%), an average of -2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 82%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, West Somerset Methodist Circuit 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 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Age Concern Bracknell Forest (£264k), Pilgrimbandits (£264k) and The Summerfield Charitable Trust (£264k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide space for prayer and worship. To provide facilities for the local communities through the upkeep of our buildings. To provide opportunities for people to gather safely in rural areas. To provide parent and toddler groups and respond to any situation that will benefit the community as a whole. To help people in need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Bracknell Forest | Berkshire | £264k |
| Pilgrimbandits | Hants | £264k |
| The Summerfield Charitable Trust | Glos | £264k |
| Thomson-Bree Charitable Trust | Leicestershire | £264k |