Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church
Analysis
Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in March 2023, 3 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church reported income of £160k and spending of £171k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from August 2024 to August 2025, income fell from £173k to £160k (-7.2%), an average of -7.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Bowthorpe Road Methodist Church sits at the 74th percentile: it is larger than about 74% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 78th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Barnes Methodist Church (£160k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God the All-Sufficient Sanctuary (£160k) and Redeemed Christian Church of God the City of God (£160k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
A Methodist Church belonging to the Norwich Circuit. We are here to service our local community and also the Chinese community living in Norfolk. We provide Sunday services in either Chinese or English. In addition, weekly activities are organized for groups of different ages. Young people are welcome to join our Sunday school and fellowships, and also our summer youth camps
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Methodist Church | London | £160k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God the All-Sufficient Sanctuary | Oldham | £160k |
| Redeemed Christian Church of God the City of God | Dartford | £160k |
| Gravesend Methodist Church | Kent | £160k |