The Methodist Conference approved a standard stipend of £31,980 for the year commencing 1 September 2025. The recommended basis of the annual increase will be the average of the increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Average Weekly Earnings Index (AWEI).
In accordance with Conference resolutions, hourly rates paid to all lay employees should be at least the Living Wage rates.
Hourly rates of £12.60 per hour (previously £12.00) in all regions (including Scotland) and £13.85 per hour (previously £13.15) in London. These rates should be implemented no later than 1st May 2025.
Information on current lay employee rates can be found in the Lay Employment Resource - see section 7 Pay and Pensions.