Benenden Village Trust

Maintaining and managing recreation grounds in Benenden and Iden Green, and Benenden Village Hall.

Activities & Mission

Maintaining and managing recreation grounds in Benenden and Iden Green, and Benenden Village Hall.

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

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£115,541

Latest Expenditure

£105,142

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 91.0%

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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

Asset transfer in in 2019 — Harmsworth Memorial Trust (organisation 302682)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Staff
2025	£115,541	£105,142	0 / 10
2024	£56,863	£107,382	0 / 0
2023	£57,754	£97,246	0 / 0
2022	£80,224	£121,355	0 / 0
2021	£63,301	£73,536	0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Benenden Village Trust

What does Benenden Village Trust do?

Maintaining and managing recreation grounds in Benenden and Iden Green, and Benenden Village Hall.

How much income did Benenden Village Trust report in 2025?

Benenden Village Trust reported total income of £116k and reported expenditure of £105k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Benenden Village Trust registered as a charity?

Benenden Village Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 December 2017 as charity number 1176351. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Benenden Village Trust?

Benenden Village Trust is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Martin Charles Gregor Dickson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Benenden Village Trust operate?

Benenden Village Trust operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Benenden Village Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Benenden Village Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176351.