INVOLVE KENT
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,463,612, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£1,058,376). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and the independent auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1” — page 39
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2023 No. In the band £70,001 - £80,000 - In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1” — page 39
“During the year, an amount of £4,035 (2022: £592.50) was invoiced by Claire Wells who is the wife of G Wells, Deputy CEO of Involve Kent Limited for freelance HR administration support services. As at the year end, no amounts were outstanding (2022: £Nil). D Simmons, a trustee, is employed at MetroBank, supplier of banking services to the Charity. R Hewett, a trustee, is a Director at NHS Kent and Medway, who provide funding to the Charity.” — page 46
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03449624
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andy Fairhurst
- Deirdre O'Donoghue
- Dr Malti Varshney
- Felix Adenaike
- John Bennett
- Jonathan Mark Fenn
- Rachel Hewett
- Richard Benfield
- Shelley Hathaway-Batt
- Vandana Longland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £5.5m | £4.7m |
| 31/03/2024 | £6.4m | £5.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £5.2m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2022 | £4.4m | £3.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.9m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is INVOLVE KENT financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £1,463,612, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of three months' expenditure (£1,058,376). The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, and the independent auditor reported no material uncertainties regarding going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by MHA.
What does the highest-paid employee of INVOLVE KENT earn?
Per its FY2023 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds INVOLVE KENT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name INVOLVE KENT as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION, CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION, THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST, Moto Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k |
| BRITISH HUMANE ASSOCIATION | FY2022 | £5k |
| CANTIACORUM FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2023 | £5k |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2024 | £5k |
| Moto Foundation | FY2022 | £350 |
| THE THOMAS J HORNE MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £1.0m |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £242k |
| FRANK BRAKE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
| THE SUSSEX COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £45k |
| THE PARGITER TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE PRUDENCE TRUST | 1 | £34k |