THE KENWARD TRUST
As set out in the Company's articles of association:1. the relief of sickness and poverty among alcoholics and drug addicts, the destitute and other persons in a state of poverty; in particular, but not exclusively by2.the provision of a home or homes for their rehabilitation treatment and shelter; &3. to do this in a manner consistent with Christian principles and values.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £171,385 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £5,343,060. Per the trustees' report, the organization is moving into a more stable financial position following previous losses, though it notes that liquid cash reserves remain below the stated policy target. The charity maintains a strong reputation and has expanded its service capacity to drive revenue growth.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £70,001 - £80,000 1” — page 37
“The Board of Trustees has agreed a reserves policy equivalent to two months of employment costs. For the financial year 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, this was projected as £274,000.”
“During the year Kenward Trust leased two properties owned by Gillian Monk (Trustee). Total rental payments paid during the year were £17,700” — page 50
“Also during the year Kenward Trust spent £Nil (2024: £420) with All Health Matters, whom Gillian Monk is also a Director.” — page 50
“During the year Kenward Trust leased two properties owned by Gillian Monk (Trustee). Total rental payments paid during the year were £17,700” — page 50
“Also during the year Kenward Trust spent £Nil (2024: £420) with All Health Matters, whom Gillian Monk is also a Director.” — page 50
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Simon Webster — Chair
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Kenward House: Good
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/01/2015)
Trustees
- Simon Websterchair
- Diane Morton
- Dr Aamer Sarfaz
- Dr Susan Plummer
- Howard Kendall
- Jean PArk
- Miriam Barker
- Paul Andrews
- Sandra Belton
- Toby Winson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.9m | £2.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.5m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is THE KENWARD TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a net surplus of £171,385 for the year, with total unrestricted reserves increasing to £5,343,060. Per the trustees' report, the organization is moving into a more stable financial position following previous losses, though it notes that liquid cash reserves remain below the stated policy target. The charity maintains a strong reputation and has expanded its service capacity to drive revenue growth. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Kreston Reeves LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE KENWARD TRUST earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds THE KENWARD TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE KENWARD TRUST as a grant recipient include THE COLYER-FERGUSSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST, THE LAWSON TRUST CIO, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST, THE FREDDIE GREEN AND FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2026 | £20k | Hope and recovery from addiction |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/02/2023 | £49k | Pelican Court - Resettlement home in Wateringbury Kent |
| UK government | 01/07/2020 | £5k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Sport England | 10/12/2019 | £6k | Access to Archery in Recovery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2019 | £10k | Therapeutic Outdoor Exercise |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/10/2014 | £335k | Reset |
| Tunbridge Wells Borough Council | — | £3k | Supported housing |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £62k |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £40k |
| C E K STERN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| THE MARTIN LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £20k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £15k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| HOPESTEAD | 1 | £7k |
Charities like this
- KTRUST LIMITED
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KENDAL HOLY TRINITY
- THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP
- ACCESS COMMUNITY TRUST
- THE KAUFMAN CHARITABLE TRUST
- ST EDMUNDS TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE KENWARD TRUST | £2.9m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KTRUST LIMITED | £240k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KENDAL HOLY TRINITY | £524k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CORNERSTONE CHURCH GROUP | £226k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ACCESS COMMUNITY TRUST | £5.9m | — | — | below | — | material uncertainty |
| THE KAUFMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | £205k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |