SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH
Running a group of churches in and around South Kent. Involving church ministry, evangelism, youth and children's activities. Supporting overseas mission work.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £38,652 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves remain sufficient to cover operating costs, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the £310,616 received in 2025 (2024: £348,494) £45,689 was restricted funds (2024: £38,018) and £264,927 (2024: £336,417) unrestricted funds.” — page 15
“The Trustees' guiding principle is to maintain a designated operating reserve sufficient to cover employee salaries and the essential operating costs of The Cornerstone Centre for a period of up to three months in the event of a significant interruption to income or cash flow.” — page 8
“During the year the trustees, their spouses and key management personnel donated £57,231 (2024: £96,760) to the charity in total, with £3,010 of this being restricted.” — page 17
“During the year one of the directors was paid expenses (through the payroll) in respect of telephone in the sum of £320 (2024: one director £320).” — page 17
“During the year the trustees, their spouses and key management personnel donated £57,231 (2024: £96,760) to the charity in total, with £3,010 of this being restricted.” — page 17
“During the year one of the directors was paid expenses (through the payroll) in respect of telephone in the sum of £320 (2024: one director £320).” — page 17
Trustees
- ANDREW JAMES EARL
- Alison Kay Short
- JOYCE NAOMI RUTH RAWLINGS
- Mark James Lamb
- Michael Anthony Earl
- Nigel John Lewis
- Timothy Richard Burgess
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £353k | £392k |
| 31/12/2024 | £374k | £434k |
| 31/12/2023 | £353k | £437k |
| 31/12/2022 | £295k | £336k |
| 31/12/2021 | £378k | £334k |
Common questions
Is SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £38,652 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total incoming resources. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves remain sufficient to cover operating costs, and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH as a grant recipient include THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | Care and Social Welfare |
Funders of similar charities
Charities like this
- THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KENTON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH OSSETT
- KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH
- KINGS CHURCH UCKFIELD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASICAL PARISH OF HIGHFIELD, SOUTHAMPTON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FRIENDS OF KENT CHURCHES | £223k | — | 0 | above | 3.3% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN, KENTON | £165k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH OSSETT | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KENTON BAPTIST CHURCH | £124k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KINGS CHURCH UCKFIELD | £244k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |