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Kent Community Foundation

The Foundation encourages and enables a culture of effective giving to support thriving local communities. In the main, we raise and distribute funds to meet the needs of the community in Kent and Medway. We act as a bridge between good causes in the county and individuals and organisations with the means and commitment to support them.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation encourages and enables a culture of effective giving to support thriving local communities. In the main, we raise and distribute funds to meet the needs of the community in Kent and Medway. We act as a bridge between good causes in the county and individuals and organisations with the means and commitment to support them.

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
£5,483,197
Latest Expenditure
£4,699,174

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,024,369
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,758,540
Other Income £700,288

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,580,554
Raising Funds £118,620
Governance £12,084
Grants to Institutions £2,834,514
Other Expenditure £0

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
£5,483,197
£4,699,174£4,580,554£34,222,455£517,98217 / 0
2024
£5,385,910
£5,504,784£5,383,099£34,910,690£445,72016 / 0
2023
£5,004,959
£6,225,491£6,082,285£31,437,698£507,73415 / 0
2022
£6,017,933
£5,515,301£5,384,014£33,174,593£440,18015 / 0
2021
£6,453,637
£6,380,665£6,264,257£31,038,344£540,85714 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Kent Community Foundation

What does Kent Community Foundation do?

The Foundation encourages and enables a culture of effective giving to support thriving local communities. In the main, we raise and distribute funds to meet the needs of the community in Kent and Medway. We act as a bridge between good causes in the county and individuals and organisations with the means and commitment to support them.

How much income did Kent Community Foundation report in 2025?

Kent Community Foundation reported total income of £5.48m and reported expenditure of £4.70m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Kent Community Foundation registered as a charity?

Kent Community Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2001 as charity number 1084361. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Kent Community Foundation?

Kent Community Foundation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Kent Community Foundation operate?

Kent Community Foundation operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Kent Community Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Kent Community Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084361.

Details

Address
Evegate Park Barn
Evegate
ASHFORD
Kent
TN25 6SX
Registration Date
5 January 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3977082
Charity Number
1084361

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Trustees

Cheryl Wing-Han Chan
Dr Emilia Falcetti
Lord Robert Sackville-West
Munyaradzi Badze
Penelope Jane Harris
Samantha Penelope Cooper-Gray
TREVOR JOHN MINTER

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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