Thanet Community Churches
The church seeks to be a community that 'loves God, loves each other and loves Thanet'. To share the good news of Jesus and compassionately care for 'the least, the last and the lost' in our district. Relieving poverty and hardship, creating community, educating and sharing wisdom.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net unrestricted current assets held at year-end were £125,269, which complies with the trustees' reserves policy target of no less than £50,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £54,595, resulting in total net assets increasing to £244,147. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold net unrestricted current assets of no less than £50,000 (which equates to about 3 months' of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
Trustees
- Brian Graham Lambertonchair
- David John Parkinson
- Karon Wheeler
- Sarah Gillian Wallis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £280k | £225k |
| 31/08/2024 | £309k | £265k |
| 31/08/2023 | £320k | £278k |
| 31/08/2022 | £221k | £239k |
| 31/08/2021 | £217k | £208k |
Common questions
Is Thanet Community Churches financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net unrestricted current assets held at year-end were £125,269, which complies with the trustees' reserves policy target of no less than £50,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £54,595, resulting in total net assets increasing to £244,147. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Thanet Community Churches?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Thanet Community Churches as a grant recipient include THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £30k | Ventilation & PA system for The Corner+ Margate-based Evangelist - 2nd of 3 grants |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £15k | Religion |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Grassroots well-being/health activities and advice |
| THE MAURICE AND HILDA LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Religion |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | 1 | £46k |
Charities like this
- NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH
- Net Church Dartford
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER-IN-THANET
- THORNHILL CHURCH TRUST
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY NOTTINGHAM
- WITHAM UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanet Community Churches | £280k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NEWMARKET COMMUNITY CHURCH | £104k | Under £50,000 | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| Net Church Dartford | £1.1m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | 1.4% | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST PETER-IN-THANET | £305k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THORNHILL CHURCH TRUST | £325k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD COVENANT RESTORATION ASSEMBLY NOTTINGHAM | £304k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |