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title: "Bournemouth Methodist Church — check charity number 1172154 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bournemouth Methodist Church a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1172154. Religious Activities charity based in Edgehill Road. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bournemouth-methodist-church
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:40:40.579Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bournemouth Methodist Church is a registered charity (number 1172154) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £394,057 (year ending 2025-08-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bournemouth Methodist Church?

Registered charity number

1172154

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Other

Location

Edgehill Road

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£394,057

Website

[www.vpmc.org.uk](http://www.vpmc.org.uk/)

## What does Bournemouth Methodist Church do?

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO BE ACTIVE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH.

## What causes is Bournemouth Methodist Church registered for?

Religious Activities

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bournemouth Methodist Church yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bournemouth Methodist Church is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bournemouth Methodist Church a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bournemouth Methodist Church is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1172154) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bournemouth Methodist Church's charity number?

Bournemouth Methodist Church's charity number is 1172154. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1172154?

Search 1172154 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bournemouth Methodist Church do?

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO BE ACTIVE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DOCTRINAL STANDARDS AND THE DISCIPLINE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH.

Does Bournemouth Methodist Church have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bournemouth Methodist Church. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bournemouth Methodist Church?

Bournemouth Methodist Church's website is http://www.vpmc.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1172154).