Southampton Methodist Circuit
At a glance
Key takeaways
- The Circuit's stated priorities are mission-oriented work in churches that lack financial or other resources, and community development and action for justice, especially among people experiencing deprivation and poverty, so a project that fits one of these is the strongest case to make.
- Its annual report shows total giving of £118, which may include grants to individuals, so a small, modest request is the realistic scale to ask for.
- No application process is published in the annual report, the register entry or its website, so the sensible first step is to get in touch using the contact shown and ask how requests are handled.
- The Circuit says it works in partnership with churches, faith groups and organisations that share its values, so an approach built on shared purpose and existing relationships is likely to suit it better than a cold application.
- Its geographic priority is Britain and worldwide, and no exclusions are stated.
Overview
Southampton Methodist Circuit is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1142521).
The Southampton Methodist Circuit is a charity registered in England and Wales that exists to support and enable the work of the churches in the Circuit, for themselves and others. The Circuit is made up of 5 churches that run along both sides of Southampton Water. Its purposes include the advancement of the Christian faith and the charitable purposes of Methodist Church bodies and institutions. Its annual report shows total giving of £118, which may include grants to individuals.
What they fund
Priority Areas
The Circuit's principal purpose is to support and enable the work of its churches, for themselves and others. Its stated priorities include supporting and affirming existing mission-focused work, and encouraging mission-oriented work in churches that lack financial or other resources. It also prioritises community development and action for justice, especially among people experiencing deprivation and poverty, in Britain and worldwide. Its report describes continuing support for local and international charities and regular contributions of items to a local food bank. The Circuit's approach is rooted in Christian faith, mutual support and care, being good neighbours to people in need, challenging injustice, and working in partnership with churches, faith groups and organisations that share its values.
Themes
- Church mission work
- Community development
- Action for justice
Geographic Focus
Priority: Britain; worldwide.
How to apply
No application process is published in the charity's annual report, its register entry or its website. The contact shown is for getting in touch.
Application success factors
What the charity says:
- It prioritises mission-oriented work in churches that lack financial or other resources.
- It prioritises community development and action for justice, especially among the most deprived and poor.
Where they fund
Where it says it funds
- United Kingdom
- International
Similar funders
Funders supporting work similar to Southampton Methodist Circuit.
Grants
Not included above: 1 line covering other, unnamed recipients (£118).
Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 August 2021 | £1,178,148 | £732,233 | £51,626 | Accounts for year to 31 August 2021 |
| year to 31 August 2022 | £436,122 | £388,238 | — | Accounts for year to 31 August 2022 |
| year to 31 August 2023 | £261,357 | £257,507 | — | Accounts for year to 31 August 2023 |
| year to 31 August 2024 | £981,993 | £855,897 | £56,577 | Accounts for year to 31 August 2024 |
| year to 31 August 2025 | £246,053 | £329,106 | £118 | Accounts for year to 31 August 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 3 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 August 2021; year to 31 August 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 August 2025: the accounts do not say whether this is grants awarded or paid.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- southamptoncircuit.org.uk/policies/mission-statement.html · read on 24 October 2026
- southamptoncircuit.org.uk · read on 24 October 2026
- southamptoncircuit.org.uk/contact.html · read on 24 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 August 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 24 October 2026.
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