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The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe

Also known as: Benefice of Penshurst, Fordcombe and the Chiddingstone Churches, The High Weald Churches

Religious activities

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Activities & Mission

Religious activities

Grants

The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£80,438
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
What it supports
religious activities

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£107,280
Latest Expenditure
£80,438

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 75.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£107,280
£80,4380 / 20
2024
£117,945
£156,2500 / 15
2023
£171,295
£180,3010 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe

What does The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe do?

Religious activities

How much income did The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe report in 2025?

The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe reported total income of £107k and reported expenditure of £80k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe registered as a charity?

The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 August 2022 as charity number 1199989. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe?

The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev Lisa Cornell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe operate?

The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe a registered charity?

Yes — The Benefice Of Penshurst And Fordcombe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199989.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
8 August 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5200473
Charity Number
1199989

Trustees

Rev Lisa Cornell Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Charles Andrew Fuller-Rowell
Karen Franklyn
MATTHEW STEVENS
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Benefice of Penshurst, Fordcombe and the Chiddingstone Churches
  • The High Weald Churches

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