EASTGATE (KENT) LTD

Registered charity 1102206 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as NORTH KENT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Latest income
£991k
Latest spending
£942k
Registered
2004
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £370,222, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £231,500. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a strong financial position despite high interest rates and utility costs.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: £231,500 (held: £370k)
Based on the diverse nature of our income (donations, rentals, events and School of Spiritual Life), the Trustees have agreed that a reserve of £231,500 is an appropriate target. — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: MAS Cleaning, owned by Mr M Smallwood (husband of Executive Church Leadership Team member Elizabeth Smallwood), was paid £965 for cleaning services.
The charity engaged MAS Cleaning, a business owned by Mr M Smallwood, husband of Executive Church Leadership Team member Elizabeth Smallwood to undertake cleaning work. During the year the business was paid a total of £965 (2024: £320) for services rendered. — page 29
Edward Smallwood, son of Elizabeth Smallwood, carried out some PA and caretaking duties and was paid a total of 580 (2024: £449) during the year. — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Edward Smallwood (son of Elizabeth Smallwood) was paid £580 for PA and caretaking duties.
The charity engaged MAS Cleaning, a business owned by Mr M Smallwood, husband of Executive Church Leadership Team member Elizabeth Smallwood to undertake cleaning work. During the year the business was paid a total of £965 (2024: £320) for services rendered. — page 29
Edward Smallwood, son of Elizabeth Smallwood, carried out some PA and caretaking duties and was paid a total of 580 (2024: £449) during the year. — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Elaine Richard (wife of Trustee Hugh Richard) was paid £190 for assistance at church activities.
The charity engaged MAS Cleaning, a business owned by Mr M Smallwood, husband of Executive Church Leadership Team member Elizabeth Smallwood to undertake cleaning work. During the year the business was paid a total of £965 (2024: £320) for services rendered. — page 29
Edward Smallwood, son of Elizabeth Smallwood, carried out some PA and caretaking duties and was paid a total of 580 (2024: £449) during the year. — page 29
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit).

Corporate structure

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)

Total income
£991k
Total spending
£942k
Reserves (reported)
£370k
Employees
23

Reported reserves equal ~4.7 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

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

Operates in: Kent

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2025£991k£942k
31/03/2024£1.1m£1.1m
31/03/2023£1.0m£968k
31/03/2022£987k£986k
31/03/2021£946k£956k

Common questions

Is EASTGATE (KENT) LTD financially healthy?

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £370,222, which is above the trustees' stated policy target of £231,500. The charity reported a net surplus for the year and maintains a strong financial position despite high interest rates and utility costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

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