Update on the launch of the new Online Suite - December 2025
There has been unexpected complications to finalising the work on the new system and as we are keen to launch a system that is fit-for-purpose, the launch date will be delayed until March 2026. The launch date will be confirmed in February 2026 and another communication will be sent out at that time.
We had hoped that this year’s Statistics for Mission could be entered in the new system but with the delays, we have decided to use the old system for this year. The old system has been configured so that information from the October count can be entered in. Click here to enter in your stats. The deadline for entering the information is Monday, 16 February 2026. We apologise for the shorter than normal notice for this.
NOTE - We are aware that some closed churches have reappeared under Statistics for Mission due to a syncing error with the system. If there are closed churches that have reappeared, please fill this is form and it will be processed in the new year.
As well, annual can continue to be submitted in the usual way via the current Online Suite. Any submissions made before the launch of the new Online suite in March will eventually be transferred across.
Lastly, we are very grateful for the work that you do and for your patience during this project. We apologise for any inconvenience and we appreciate that change is not easy. We are looking forward to the launch of the new system and updates will be posted on here . If you have any queries, the Online Suite team can be contacted on onlinesuitesupport@methodistchurch.org.uk.
The Online Suite portal provides access to the following main functions:
Annual Returns
This includes church and circuit property checklists (formerly Schedules A, C and D).
Please note: for Schedules E, G and J, go to the Schedules and Forms page of the Property section; for the former Schedule B, go to the Standard Form of Accounts page of the Finance section
Property Consents
Creating and managing property consent projects in your District, Circuit or Church.
Statistics for Mission and Web Profiles
As you may be aware, we are experiencing issues with one of the servers that manages the Online Suite. As a temporary measure, we have now added Microsoft forms for updating information regarding office holders and local preachers. The forms can be accessed via the links below. We apologise for the inconvenience caused, and we are planning to launch the new Online Suite by the end of the calendar year.
We have also made TMCP aware of the position and they recognise that some Managing Trustees may have experienced difficulties in confirming various contact details, held on the Online Suite, as part of Check 4 of the 2025 Data protection Checklist. Those Managing Trustees are advised to wait until the launch of the new Online Suite and then check the contact details as soon as possible. If Managing Trustees have confirmed that all other information held locally is correct, as well as that held with TMCP, then they may mark off Check 4 as being completed.
We thank you for your patience regarding this matter. Please use the links to the forms below to add or request a change to an Office holder:
Please use the links to the forms below to add or request a change to an Office holder:
Local Preachers and Worship Leaders update
By adding/amending a record, you agree to abide by the Methodist Church's observance of the current UK Data Protection legislation (see Privacy Policy). Please ensure that the officeholder has granted you permission to record contact data that is connected to their role in the Church.
If you have any questions, please email onlinesuitesupport@methodistchurch.org.uk.
Gift Aid
Submission of gift aid claims.
To access the Methodist Online Suite of Applications, go to: https://online.methodist.org.uk
Please note the the Managing Trustees' Consent Form and Data Collection Form, which are used for personal data purposes, are available from the TMCP website (Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes).
HELP & GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
CLICK HERE for essential guidance documents to help you navigate the different sections of the Online Suite.