CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MAIDSTONE
Christian Science Church and Reading Room
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £58,647 from £51,726 in the previous year, driven by higher investment income and room hire fees. Total expenditure remained stable at £27,064, resulting in a net movement in funds of £65,069 after including unrealised investment gains. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £451,499, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet objectives for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Society's policy with regard to its free reserves is to maintain these at a sufficient level to ensure that it can continue to meet its objectives in the community in which it operates for the foreseeable future.” — page 4
“During the year to 30th September 2025 Mrs E Hutchison was paid £595 for cleaning services (2023/24 £570), Mr J S Penrose was paid a total of £1,480 for gardening services, cleaning and general repairs and maintenance (2023/24 £1,127) and Mrs C Penrose was paid a total of £280 for cleaning services and gardening (2023/24 £271)” — page 12
“During the year to 30th September 2025 Mrs E Hutchison was paid £595 for cleaning services (2023/24 £570), Mr J S Penrose was paid a total of £1,480 for gardening services, cleaning and general repairs and maintenance (2023/24 £1,127) and Mrs C Penrose was paid a total of £280 for cleaning services and gardening (2023/24 £271)” — page 12
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/09/2021)
Trustees
- CAROLE ANN PENROSE
- JENNIFER HARMER
- JOHN STUART PENROSE FCA
- PETER SNELL
- Ruth Hilary Smith
- Sally Parker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £59k | £27k |
| 30/09/2024 | £52k | £27k |
| 30/09/2023 | £44k | £26k |
| 30/09/2022 | £38k | £23k |
| 30/09/2021 | £78k | £22k |
Common questions
Is CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY, MAIDSTONE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £58,647 from £51,726 in the previous year, driven by higher investment income and room hire fees. Total expenditure remained stable at £27,064, resulting in a net movement in funds of £65,069 after including unrealised investment gains. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £451,499, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet objectives for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.