Riverside Church
Also known as: Tankerton Evangelical Church
To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs.
Activities & Mission
To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1860). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £485,298 | £646,500 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2023 | £447,291 | £545,731 | 0 / 160 | |||
| 2022 | £654,768 | £627,481 | £595,192 | £1,332,210 | £738,443 | 13 / 160 |
| 2021 | £537,293 | £485,128 | £469,794 | £1,304,923 | £1,294,845 | 11 / 165 |
| 2020 | £535,571 | £576,270 | £553,743 | £1,252,758 | £80,000 | 13 / 170 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Church
What does Riverside Church do?
To advance the Christian faith, to relieve sickness and financial hardship, to provide community facilites for recreational and other use in the interests of social welfare for persons who have needs.
How much income did Riverside Church report in 2024?
Riverside Church reported total income of £485k and reported expenditure of £647k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Riverside Church?
Riverside Church has a program ratio of 90.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1860 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Riverside Church registered as a charity?
Riverside Church was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 2009 as charity number 1131872. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Riverside Church?
Riverside Church is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kirsteen Magee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Riverside Church operate?
Riverside Church operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Riverside Church a registered charity?
Yes — Riverside Church is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131872.
Details
Riverside Works
Thanet Way
Chestfield
WHITSTABLE
CT5 3JQ
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Tankerton Evangelical Church
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated