THE FIRST HERNE BAY OVER 60'S CLUB
To provide a meeting place and to promote the welfare of all Herne Bay residents who are over 60 years of age.
Objects
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE AGED IN ANY MANNER WHICH NOW IS OR HEREAFTER MAY BE DEEMED BY LAW TO BE CHARITABLE WITHIN THE TOWN OF HERNE BAY, KENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £14,260 for the year, driven by charitable activity expenditures exceeding income. However, total unrestricted reserves increased to £889,082 due to significant investment gains of £37,325, which the accounts state are sufficient to cover day-to-day running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain its investment base at a sufficient level to cover the day-to-day running costs.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- ROBERT MICHAEL HANNAFORDchair
- JOYCE HANNAFORD
- Janet Gray
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £26k | £40k |
| 31/07/2024 | £29k | £32k |
| 31/07/2023 | £22k | £30k |
| 31/07/2022 | £17k | £28k |
| 31/07/2021 | £7k | £14k |
Common questions
Is THE FIRST HERNE BAY OVER 60'S CLUB financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £14,260 for the year, driven by charitable activity expenditures exceeding income. However, total unrestricted reserves increased to £889,082 due to significant investment gains of £37,325, which the accounts state are sufficient to cover day-to-day running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/01/2016 | £10k | "Herne Bay seaside holiday heritage project" |