KEMPTON HOUSE DAY CENTRE
We over a lunch ( 2 courses) service three days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 10.30am - 2pm traditional meals all home cooked. Anyone over the age of 55 can attend members and non members are all welcomed. We also offer companionship where friendships are formed, warm space and general advice. We also run a Snooker club Weds, Sat mornings, and Bingo every Friday 2.15pm-4.15pm.
Objects
TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST THE GENERAL GOOD OF ALL OLD PEOPLE IN THE PARISHES OF PEACEHAVEN AND TELSCOMBE.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,771 for the year, with total income of £35,291 against total expenditure of £48,026. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stand at £6,593, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £24,000 (six months of core running costs).
What the accounts disclose
“Lunch Club Income 12,086”
“The Trustees aim to maintain free reserves equivalent to 6 MONTHS of core running costs (approximately £24,000)” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Michaela Twaitschair
- Diana Rosemary Howick Treasurer
- Kay Roache
- Lisa Eades-Aylward
- Mary Ita Smith Trustee
- Robert Harper
- Terry Mills Vi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £40k | £48k |
| 31/03/2025 | £35k | £55k |
| 31/03/2024 | £37k | £53k |
| 31/03/2023 | £66k | £70k |
| 31/03/2022 | £58k | £47k |
Common questions
Is KEMPTON HOUSE DAY CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,771 for the year, with total income of £35,291 against total expenditure of £48,026. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stand at £6,593, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £24,000 (six months of core running costs). Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2021 | £3k | Bringing People Together |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2020 | £900 | VE Day community day event |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/06/2019 | £10k | Update of Kempton House facility |