GIBBON AND BUCKLAND CHARITY
Financial support given to Benenden Primary School, Benenden, Kent.Grants to Students resident in Benenden undertaking further education.Presentation bibles given to each Benenden Primary School year six pupil.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's financial situation was adversely affected by the termination of its lease and the resulting loss of rental income from KCC. However, this impact was partially mitigated by the recovery of previously owed invoices and compensatory payments agreed with KCC. The charity maintains unrestricted free reserves of £62,123, comprising a cash balance and a Voluntary Sinking Fund, to provide contingency for major costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Income was derived from rent paid by the tenant (KCC), outstanding invoices owed by the tenant and interest on reserves.” — page 2
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted income funds, which are free reserves of the charity.”
Trustees
- SIMON MICHAEL BROWNchair
- Guy Jonathan William Hagan
- Janet Frances Beattie
- Julie Mary Lewis
- Mary Cruse
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £27k | £38k |
| 31/12/2024 | £32k | £38k |
| 31/12/2023 | £30k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £57k | £28k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £20k |
Common questions
Is GIBBON AND BUCKLAND CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's financial situation was adversely affected by the termination of its lease and the resulting loss of rental income from KCC. However, this impact was partially mitigated by the recovery of previously owed invoices and compensatory payments agreed with KCC. The charity maintains unrestricted free reserves of £62,123, comprising a cash balance and a Voluntary Sinking Fund, to provide contingency for major costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.