Chorley and Leyland Methodist Circuit
Analysis
Chorley and Leyland Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leyland. It was registered in May 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Chorley and Leyland Methodist Circuit reported income of £765k and spending of £396k, leaving 48% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £384k to £765k (+99%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 195%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Chorley and Leyland Methodist Circuit 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 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust (£763k), Harpenden Methodist Church (£768k) and The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre (£763k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96% and investments 3.6%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £2,767. Reserves of £878k would cover about 27 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Investments 3.6%
- Other 0.7%
In the charity's own words
The Chorley & Leyland Circuit organises and resources ministers and local preachers to lead public worship open to all without charge. This takes place at each of the 11 Methodist Churches, including the one Local Ecumenical Partnership. All churches are encouraged to engage with the wider community, offering premises where appropriate. Trustees have had regard to the guidance on public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbi Sacks Legacy Trust | London | £763k |
| Harpenden Methodist Church | Harpenden | £768k |
| The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre | Gloucestershire | £763k |
| The Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass Trust | London | £768k |