EASTGATE (KENT) LTD
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.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 05014909
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Total income
£991k
Total spending
£942k
Reserves (reported)
£370k
Employees
23
Trustees
- MR DAVE STEVENSchair
- AKINSOLA ABIODUN OSIBODU
- DENNIS SCUDDER
- HUGH RICHARD
- PAUL BUNGAY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | 1 | £46k |
| THE DERBYSHIRE ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £16k |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £4k |