HERNE BAY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
The purposes of the church are:1. The advancement of the Christian Faith in accordance with the basis of faith primarily but not exclusively within Herne Bay, Kent and the surrounding neighbourhood, and2. Such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the members of the church in general meeting, put into practice the Christian Faith in accordance with the basis of faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the church held total monetary assets of £97,752.82 as of 31 December 2025, comprising cash and deposit accounts. The trustees report indicates an average monthly expenditure of £6,498.00 against income of £7,539.50, with a stated operating reserve of circa £40,000. The filing notes no serious incidents were reported to the Charity Commission during the year.
What the accounts disclose
“We hold a minimum of circa 40,000 as an operating reserve.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Simon Christopher Busschair
- David George Wallis
- Philip Shaw
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £90k | £78k |
| 31/12/2024 | £109k | £81k |
| 31/12/2023 | £113k | £104k |
| 31/12/2022 | £135k | £121k |
| 31/12/2021 | £60k | £50k |
Common questions
Is HERNE BAY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the church held total monetary assets of £97,752.82 as of 31 December 2025, comprising cash and deposit accounts. The trustees report indicates an average monthly expenditure of £6,498.00 against income of £7,539.50, with a stated operating reserve of circa £40,000. The filing notes no serious incidents were reported to the Charity Commission during the year.