FAVERSHAM GOSPEL MISSION
We are an independent Christian evangelical church, members of the Evangelical Alliance. For the public benefit we aim to advance the Christian faith in Faversham, Kent and the surrounding areas by providing religious and spiritual worship and instruction. Our social outreach activities include hosting a food bank operating under the Trussell Trust.
Objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE ADVANCEMENT THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN FAVERSHAM, KENT AND SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE CHARITY TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DECIDE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant deficit of £163,975 for the year, primarily due to building refurbishment costs. Despite recurring annual deficits, the trustees report no short- or medium-term concerns about financial stability and confirm there is no uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Stewardship offering 9746.35] ~~ £8,596.20” — page 4
“We have a reserves policy of always holding a minimum of three months’ average expenditure.” — page 1
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- AMANDA JANE EASON
- GEOFFREY STUART SANDIFORD
- JAMES SIDNEY RANSOM
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £27k | £191k |
| 31/03/2024 | £34k | £80k |
| 31/03/2023 | £25k | £29k |
| 31/03/2022 | £13k | £19k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £13k |
Common questions
Is FAVERSHAM GOSPEL MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a significant deficit of £163,975 for the year, primarily due to building refurbishment costs. Despite recurring annual deficits, the trustees report no short- or medium-term concerns about financial stability and confirm there is no uncertainty about the charity continuing as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.