PURLEY CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH

Registration #1134261 · Registered

https://www.purleymethodist.co.uk

purleycircuit@outlook.com

Sanderstead Methodist Church Limpsfield Road CR2 9EF

75
out of 100
Verified

The Purley Circuit co-ordinates and supports the activity of 5 Methodist Churches and 1 Local Ecumenical Partnership (with the United Reformed Church). These run over the southern part of the Borough of Croydon, include one church in the borough of Sutton (but only just so) and 2 churches in the Tandridge District of Surrey. Each of these churches devise their own programme of activities.

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About PURLEY CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH

PURLEY CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1134261). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Verified" rating with a CharityScore of 75/100 — a well-rated and transparent charity that meets strong governance standards. This indicates a reliable charity with strong fundamentals across most of our assessment criteria. In its most recent reporting year (2024), PURLEY CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH reported a total income of £183,074 and total expenditure of £442,107, a spending ratio of 241% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, PURLEY CIRCUIT OF THE METHODIST CHURCH describes its activities as follows: The Purley Circuit co-ordinates and supports the activity of 5 Methodist Churches and 1 Local Ecumenical Partnership (with the United Reformed Church). These run over the southern part of the Borough of Croydon, include one church in the borough of Sutton (but only just so) and 2 churches in the Tandridge District of Surrey. Each of these churches devise their own programme of activities. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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⚠️ Red Flags (1)

High
Financial: Spending £442,107 vs income £183,074 — ratio 2.4x

Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance25 / 25
Financial Health10 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 241.5% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2024£183,074£442,107241%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026