South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit
Analysis
South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crewkerne. It was registered in December 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit reported income of £490k and spending of £215k, leaving 56% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £90k to £490k (+447%), an average of +53% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 496%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, South Petherton and Crewkerne Methodist Circuit sits at the 92nd percentile: it is larger than about 92% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London West Area Quaker Meeting (£490k), St Clement Danes Church Fund (£490k) and Favell Gospel Hall Trust (£490k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
This Charity is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of 8 Methodist Churches and 2 Church Manses This covers the area of Crewkerne, South Petherton and Chard. It must also ensure that funds are available for the stipends for 2 Ministers and a varying number supernumary ministers. It also provides support for various Methodist Charities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London West Area Quaker Meeting | London | £490k |
| St Clement Danes Church Fund | London | £490k |
| Favell Gospel Hall Trust | Northampton | £490k |
| Richmond Church Charity Estates | Richmond | £490k |