--- title: "The Methodist Church in West Somerset — charity 1147036 | CharityCompare" description: "The Methodist Church in West Somerset (charity 1147036): income £166k (2025). Registration, accounts, Gift Aid and official sources." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-methodist-church-in-west-somerset retrieved: 2026-10-09T16:25:16.379Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. 1147036Previously excepted MC # The Methodist Church in West Somerset Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data The Methodist Church in West Somerset is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Visit charity website](http://westsomerset.2day.ws/) [Check official registration](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regId=1147036&subId=0) Work at The Methodist Church in West Somerset? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-methodist-church-in-west-somerset&type=claim&name=The%20Methodist%20Church%20in%20West%20Somerset) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Methodist Church in West Somerset? Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31 £165,591 Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31 £266,764 Registered charity number 1147036 Status in source extract Registered Charity type Previously excepted Register contact address detail (not service area) Minehead Methodist Church Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC) Not recorded Website [westsomerset.2day.ws](http://westsomerset.2day.ws/) Quick answer The Methodist Church in West Somerset (number 1147036) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The Methodist Church in West Somerset do? Christian worship, pastoral care and mission.Sunday services.Midweek groups for worship, discussion and social activity.Rites of passage: baptisms, weddings and funerals.Work with other Churches and community groups in sharing the Christian message and serving the community.Regular use of Church premises by a wide variety of organisations. Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Methodist Church in West Somerset Answers The Methodist Church in West Somerset gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### How much are The Methodist Church in West Somerset's highest-paid staff paid? The Methodist Church in West Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report. ### Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid? The register does not record The Methodist Church in West Somerset as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. The Methodist Church in West Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 27 April 2012 Previous names on the register Alcombe Methodist Church Where it says it operates Somerset ## Who it supports and how it works **Reported beneficiaries:** Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies; The General Public/mankind. **Reported activities:** Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations; Provides Human Resources; Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities. Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area. ## What causes is The Methodist Church in West Somerset registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Methodist Church in West Somerset yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Methodist Church in West Somerset. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The Methodist Church in West Somerset? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-methodist-church-in-west-somerset&type=claim&name=The%20Methodist%20Church%20in%20West%20Somerset) [Visit charity website](http://westsomerset.2day.ws/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Methodist Church in West Somerset a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Methodist Church in West Somerset as a registered charity (number 1147036) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating. What is The Methodist Church in West Somerset's charity number? The Methodist Church in West Somerset's charity number is 1147036. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1147036? Search 1147036 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 The Methodist Church in West Somerset do? Christian worship, pastoral care and mission.Sunday services.Midweek groups for worship, discussion and social activity.Rites of passage: baptisms, weddings and funerals.Work with other Churches and community groups in sharing the Christian message and serving the community.Regular use of Church premises by a wide variety of organisations. Does The Methodist Church in West Somerset have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Methodist Church in West Somerset. 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 The Methodist Church in West Somerset? The Methodist Church in West Somerset's website listed in our register data is http://westsomerset.2day.ws. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees. How much is The Methodist Church in West Somerset's chief executive paid? The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Methodist Church in West Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts. Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Methodist Church in West Somerset? The register does not record The Methodist Church in West Somerset as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided. Are The Methodist Church in West Somerset's trustees paid? The Methodist Church in West Somerset's annual return for the year ending 31 August 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity. What was The Methodist Church in West Somerset previously called? The register lists this previous name for The Methodist Church in West Somerset: Alcombe Methodist Church. When was The Methodist Church in West Somerset registered as a charity? The Methodist Church in West Somerset was entered on the register on 27 April 2012. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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/charity-details/?regId=1147036&subId=0).