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About the Methodist Church Funds

Most of the Methodist Church’s mission is carried out through our 6200 local churches. It is supported by the weekly giving and fundraising efforts of the members.

The World Mission Fund

The World Mission Fund supports communities around the world bringing hope and healing through our partner churches. Find out more about our international mission.

The Mission in Britain Fund

Amongst others, the Mission in Britain Fund supports the following activities in Britain: 

  • Evangelism training and resources 
  • Planting new congregations 
  • Prisons, industrial and higher education chaplaincy 
  • Media relations 
  • Mission in rural areas 
  • Mission Alongside the Poor 
  • Grants to local churches and circuits 
  • Public issues 
  • Support for children’s & youth work 
  • Political and parliamentary affairs

You can find out more about these activities in the downloadable Mission in Britain report and how you can support the work. 

Frequently Asked Questions about the Methodist Church Funds

What are the Methodist Church Funds?
Can I give to the specific Church Funds?
Why can’t I support individual projects?
What is the World Church Office (WCO)?
What is the difference between the Methodist Relief and Development and Fund for World Mission?
Who do I make the cheques payable to?


What are the Methodist Church Funds?

The Methodist Church Funds are: the general Methodist Church Fund (MCF) and the three more specific funds; the World Mission Fund, the Mission in Britain Fund (MiBF) and the Fund for Property.


Can I give to the specific Church Funds?

The Methodist Council encourages church councils to make gifts from their own general funds to the general MCF, but many churches as well as individuals prefer to give to the specific funds.


Why can’t I support individual projects?

We support projects and publish information about them in retrospect which is why we always encourage our supporters to either support a particular Fund or support the general Methodist Church Fund where your gift will be used where the need is judged to be greatest.

In addition, supporting particular projects can sometimes lead to popular projects being over-funded while other, equally worthy projects, are not given the same support. Naturally, we are keen to give each project the appropriate level of support, which is why we usually encourage people to support the Funds not individual projects.


What is the World Church Office (WCO)?

The WCO replaced the Overseas Division in the 1990s. The Office consists of four Area Secretaries - each representing the four continents – and the Overseas Service Secretary who has overall responsibility for Mission Partners in Africa and the Experience Exchange Partners around the world. Team Leader, Michael King, heads the WCO.


What is the difference between MRDF and Methodist Church Funds?

The distinction lies with the organisations we work with:

  • The World Church Office (WCO) works primarily with our 61 partner churches around the world engaging in exciting mission projects and initiatives. They do this by administering grants from the Fund for World Mission (FWM). On the home ground, we work with churches engaged in mission all over Britain. You can find out more about these projects and initiatives by going to our Resources page. 
     
  • The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) makes small miracles possible for the most vulnerable people living in the world’s poorest countries through: 
    • Long- term development 
    • Emergency relief and 
    • Campaigning against the causes of poverty.

MRDF’s main focus is long-term development which helps make people less vulnerable to disasters. MRDF works through 60 local partner organisations enabling marginalised communities to achieve their own long-lasting development.
For more information on MRDF, go to www.mrdf.org.uk  


Who do I make my cheques payable to?

You can make your cheques payable to the individual Fund e.g., The Mission in Britain Fund, the World Mission Fund or to the more general fund - the Methodist Church Fund. Donations should be sent to Methodist Church House, 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR.