Tenterden Social Hub and Dementia Centre Limited
Tenterden Day Centre helps elderly, disabled and dementia sufferers to overcome difficulties giving them an opportunity to take part in as many varied activities as possible. Core activities ensure people maintain their independence through informed choices whilst retaining their individuality, dignity and privacy in a safe, friendly happy environment. Providing support services and information.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £43,032 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £370,805 to £327,773. The trustees note that financial pressures have increased due to rising costs and the withdrawal of regular grant funding from Kent County Council. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £318,087, which are above its stated policy target of £145,000 to £295,000.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 315,944”
“free reserves held by the charitable company should be between three and six months of the resources expended, that is between £145,000 and £295,000” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/11/2024)
Trustees
- Dr Ian Godfrey Templetonchair
- ANDREW JAMES HYNARD
- Bridget Elizabeth Nicholls
- COLIN TREVOR SAUNDERS
- Dr DAVID HAROLD HAINSWORTH DODDS
- Fintan Scanlon
- Glyn Kerry Moore
- Kenneth Glencross Morrison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £736k | £779k |
| 31/03/2025 | £719k | £736k |
| 31/03/2024 | £665k | £723k |
| 31/03/2023 | £617k | £692k |
| 31/03/2022 | £625k | £712k |
Common questions
Is Tenterden Social Hub and Dementia Centre Limited financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £43,032 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £370,805 to £327,773. The trustees note that financial pressures have increased due to rising costs and the withdrawal of regular grant funding from Kent County Council. Despite these challenges, the charity maintains unrestricted reserves of £318,087, which are above its stated policy target of £145,000 to £295,000. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 22/06/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/10/2018 | £10k | Community Transport Development Officer |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/09/2016 | £8k | Establishing a Cogs Club for Dementia Sufferers |