Thanet Community Churches
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that net unrestricted current assets held at year-end were £108,999, which complies with the trustees' reserves policy target of no less than £50,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £44,684, resulting in total net assets increasing to £189,553. 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
“received donations totalling £5,140 (2023: £3,600) from trustees.” — page 18
“Nadine Lamberton, who is closely related to Brian Lamberton, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £nil (2023: £9,121) for providing media services.” — page 18
“received donations totalling £5,140 (2023: £3,600) from trustees.” — page 18
“Nadine Lamberton, who is closely related to Brian Lamberton, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £nil (2023: £9,121) for providing media services.” — page 18
“received donations totalling £5,140 (2023: £3,600) from trustees.” — page 18
“Nadine Lamberton, who is closely related to Brian Lamberton, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £nil (2023: £9,121) for providing media services.” — page 18
“received donations totalling £5,140 (2023: £3,600) from trustees.” — page 18
“Nadine Lamberton, who is closely related to Brian Lamberton, who is a trustee, received employment benefits totalling £nil (2023: £9,121) for providing media services.” — page 18
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?
The accounts state that net unrestricted current assets held at year-end were £108,999, which complies with the trustees' reserves policy target of no less than £50,000. The charity reported a surplus for the year of £44,684, resulting in total net assets increasing to £189,553. The trustees confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 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 |