WELLBEING IN THE WEALD
We provide and assist in the provision of activities and initiatives in Cranbrook and the surrounding areas to promote health and social inclusion, so that people can make connections and benefit from improved health and wellbeing. Activities include community walks, lunch clubs, choirs, volunteering, training, workshops and other social activities that bring people together on a regular basis.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,968 for the year, causing overall funds to decrease from £24,395 to £21,427. The trustees have set a reserves policy to cover two months of running costs, but the current unrestricted reserves of £21,427 are significantly above this target. The filing notes that income levels do not currently require an independent audit.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have set a reserves policy to cover 2 months of day to day running costs, in addition to committed costs for each year.” — page 6
Funders the charity credits
- The Samphire Trust
- The Book Trust
- Co-op Cranbrook
- The National Lottery
- HENHURST CHARITABLE TRUST
- Kent Community Foundation
- Kent County Council
- PCPHILIPPS FOUNDATION
- Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Trustees
- PETER ROBERT FREEMAN SIMPSONchair
- Alison Burdick
- Andrew Frank Chandler
- Dineli Charlesworth
- Dr Deborah Joy Jones
- James O'Brien
- Kate Seller
- Nicholas Stringer
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £28k | £31k |
| 31/12/2024 | £15k | £15k |
| 31/03/2024 | £22k | £15k |
| 31/03/2023 | £19k | £22k |
| 31/03/2022 | £19k | £17k |
Common questions
Is WELLBEING IN THE WEALD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £2,968 for the year, causing overall funds to decrease from £24,395 to £21,427. The trustees have set a reserves policy to cover two months of running costs, but the current unrestricted reserves of £21,427 are significantly above this target. The filing notes that income levels do not currently require an independent audit.
Who funds WELLBEING IN THE WEALD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WELLBEING IN THE WEALD as a grant recipient include THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KING CHARLES THE MARTYR, TUNBRIDGE WELLS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP AND CONNIE PHILLIPS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Unrestricted |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF KING CHARLES THE MARTYR, TUNBRIDGE WELLS | FY2024 | £0 | General grant |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | Wellbeing for all |