THE EDEN CHRISTIAN TRUST

Registered charity 1001961 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ECT

- Works in partnership with local churches and supports them in all areas of youth work- Encourages an understanding of the Christian faith among young people- Provides activities and opportunities that will bring young people together and encourage 'community'- Works with un-churched young people on the streets and in the community generally

Causes: Education/training · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · Amateur Sport · Economic/community Development/employment · Recreation · website · Get email alerts

Latest income

£42k

Latest spending

£47k

Registered

1991

Accounts read

FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £5,314 for the year, resulting in a decrease in core unrestricted funds to £55,936. The trustees highlight significant operational risks, noting that the charity's greatest risk is the inability to fund the incumbent due to heavy reliance on researched and requested funding. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains a designated contingency reserve of £25,000 to support staff and running costs.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor

“The greatest risk facing the Trust is, and probably always will be, the inability to fund the incumbent. Over 75% of the funding received has to be researched and requested. Therefore, the capacity to fundraise effectively is essential.” — page 6

Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

National Lottery Community Fund — “We are delighted to announce that the ECT Youth Group has been successful in applying for a Grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

Timothy William Hillchair
BRIGITTE GHYSELBRECHT
DOROTHY SUTTON
Neil Marshall
SHEILA STAPLETON
Sue White

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/12/2024	£42k	£47k
31/12/2023	£55k	£44k
31/12/2022	£34k	£46k
31/12/2021	£35k	£35k
31/12/2020	£50k	£32k

Common questions

Is THE EDEN CHRISTIAN TRUST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £5,314 for the year, resulting in a decrease in core unrestricted funds to £55,936. The trustees highlight significant operational risks, noting that the charity's greatest risk is the inability to fund the incumbent due to heavy reliance on researched and requested funding. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains a designated contingency reserve of £25,000 to support staff and running costs. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds THE EDEN CHRISTIAN TRUST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name THE EDEN CHRISTIAN TRUST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE, THE BROUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

Funder	Year	Amount	Purpose (as stated by the funder)
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE	FY2023	£5k	Missionary and charitable giving
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE	FY2022	£5k	Missionary and charitable giving
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE	FY2021	£5k	Employment of ecumenical Youth Worker
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE	FY2024	£5k	Missionary and charitable giving
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF EDENBRIDGE	FY2025	£5k	Missionary and charitable giving
THE BROUGHTON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST	FY2024	£500

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

Funder	Date	Amount	Purpose
The National Lottery Community Fund	11/12/2025	£10k	Eden Christian Trust