Lancashire West Methodist Circuit
Analysis
Lancashire West Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ormskirk. It was registered in March 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Lancashire West Methodist Circuit reported income of £215k and spending of £585k, spending 272% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £215k to £215k (+0.1%), an average of +0.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 111%. Over the whole period it spent 125% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Lancashire West Methodist Circuit sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 82nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Triratna Buddhist Community (West London) (£215k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Witham (£215k) and The Biscuit Factory Foundation (£215k).
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 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 and support for older people, parents and toddlers and other specific groups when appropriate
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Triratna Buddhist Community (West London) | London | £215k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Witham | Witham | £215k |
| The Biscuit Factory Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £215k |
| Power House International Ministries (Essex) | Dagenham | £215k |