The Nene Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church
Analysis
The Nene Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Rushden. It was registered in May 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Nene Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church reported income of £182k and spending of £198k, spending 109% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £141k to £182k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 251%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, The Nene Valley Circuit of the Methodist Church sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Pedair Afon Ministry Area (£182k), Woodside Baptist Church (£182k) and Armenian Church of St Sarkis (£182k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We produce a preaching plan to ensure regular acts of worship take place at each of the Methodist Churches in our geographical area. These are open to all people, without charge. We are involved with outreach in the communities. We confirm our regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Pedair Afon Ministry Area | Mid Glamorgan | £182k |
| Woodside Baptist Church | London | £182k |
| Armenian Church of St Sarkis | London | £182k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote | Henfield | £182k |