Kingston-Upon-Thames Methodist Circuit
Analysis
Kingston-Upon-Thames Methodist Circuit is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in East Molesey. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover religious activities, which this site groups under religion. It says it provides services and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Kingston-Upon-Thames Methodist Circuit reported income of £242k and spending of £170k, leaving 30% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £164k to £242k (+48%), an average of +10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Kingston-Upon-Thames Methodist Circuit sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 83% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Shere (£242k), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Alsager (£242k) and Eritrean Orthodox Debre Genet Kdus Rufael Church (£242k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Circuit carries out a number of activities, including: equipping local Churches for mission; supporting and training local preachers to lead worship; receiving and administering the payment of assessments to the Circuit in order for the Circuit to be able to provide a manse and ensure its Ministers are paid a stipend; and supporting local Churches in meeting their obligations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Shere | Surrey | £242k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Christ Church, Alsager | Stoke on Trent | £242k |
| Eritrean Orthodox Debre Genet Kdus Rufael Church | Sheffield | £242k |
| Ward's Charity or Church Lands | Cambridge | £242k |