Lesnes Abbey Methodist Circuit
Analysis
Lesnes Abbey Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in March 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Lesnes Abbey Methodist Circuit reported income of £203k and spending of £215k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £230k to £203k (-12%), an average of -3.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 25%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Lesnes Abbey Methodist Circuit sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Dhammakaya North United Kingdom (£203k), Redeemed Christian Church of God Covenant Restoration Assembly Perry Barr Birmingham (£203k) and Ark Community Church Sutton Coldfield (£203k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our activities include the following:1. Supporting local churches in the provision of regular public acts of worship open to members of the church and non-members alike.2. The teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups.3. Pastoral work including visiting the sick and bereaved.4. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and services.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Dhammakaya North United Kingdom | Hebburn | £203k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God Covenant Restoration Assembly Perry Barr Birmingham | Birmingham | £203k |
| Ark Community Church Sutton Coldfield | Sutton Coldfield | £203k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Burchetts Green | Berkshire | £203k |