Unity Methodist Church
Analysis
Unity Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sandbach. It was registered in June 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and 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, Unity Methodist Church reported income of £242k and spending of £221k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £89k to £242k (+170%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 48%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Unity Methodist Church 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 City of Faith Ministry (£242k), Eritrean Orthodox Debre Genet Kdus Rufael Church (£242k) and Holborn Muslim Community and Welfare Association (£242k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Sunday and midweek worship; youth and family work, including Stepping Stones (parents and toddlers) and family afternoons; pastoral care; Lifeline Debt Advice; Foodbank; Pantry. Hire of premises to outside groups; Craft and Chat group; Wesley Guild; House Groups; Social events (Saturday Cafe, community lunches, Sunday lunches, church bowls group); Justice and Peace Group; fundraising; donations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| City of Faith Ministry | Barking | £242k |
| Eritrean Orthodox Debre Genet Kdus Rufael Church | Sheffield | £242k |
| Holborn Muslim Community and Welfare Association | London | £242k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Shere | Surrey | £242k |