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Cheerful Sparrows (thanet)

Also known as: The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Sparrows, Margate, Cheerful Sparrows Margate

Assistance to people in financial need in the Thanet area, and support of Cheerful Sparrows Ward in local hospital by purchase of equipment not available from NHS.

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Activities & Mission

Assistance to people in financial need in the Thanet area, and support of Cheerful Sparrows Ward in local hospital by purchase of equipment not available from NHS.

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
£15,604
Latest Expenditure
£19,230

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 123.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 123.2%
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
£15,604
£19,2300 / 4
2024
£15,078
£16,2750 / 2
2023
£19,521
£16,2840 / 0
2022
£24,579
£11,8250 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cheerful Sparrows (thanet)

What does Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) do?

Assistance to people in financial need in the Thanet area, and support of Cheerful Sparrows Ward in local hospital by purchase of equipment not available from NHS.

How much income did Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) report in 2025?

Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) registered as a charity?

Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 July 1978 as charity number 276074. It has been registered for 48 years.

Who runs Cheerful Sparrows (thanet)?

Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) operate?

Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) a registered charity?

Yes — Cheerful Sparrows (thanet) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276074.

Details

Address
7 Cumberland Avenue
BROADSTAIRS
Kent
CT10 1HU
Registration Date
5 July 1978
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
276074
Charity Number
276074

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Trustees

Derek Roy Williams
Jane Dilys Williams
Julia Mary Lidstone
Peter William Silver
Ruth Emily Farmer

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Brotherhood of the Cheerful Sparrows, Margate
  • Cheerful Sparrows Margate

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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