Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities
Also known as: Clara Elizabeth Ridout, Whistable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities
The Charity is financed from rents collected from properties owned in Whitstable and the surrounding area and from interest on invested funds. This income is then applied for the relief from hardship or distress of persons living in Whitstable.
Activities & Mission
The Charity is financed from rents collected from properties owned in Whitstable and the surrounding area and from interest on invested funds. This income is then applied for the relief from hardship or distress of persons living in Whitstable.
Grants
Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £157,553
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £239,486 | £157,553 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £191,018 | £205,866 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £171,423 | £209,758 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £169,881 | £194,419 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £165,902 | £193,271 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities
What does Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities do?
The Charity is financed from rents collected from properties owned in Whitstable and the surrounding area and from interest on invested funds. This income is then applied for the relief from hardship or distress of persons living in Whitstable.
How much income did Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities report in 2025?
Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities reported total income of £239k and reported expenditure of £158k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities registered as a charity?
Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1966 as charity number 248134. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities?
Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sharron Sonnex. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities operate?
Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities a registered charity?
Yes — Whitstable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 248134.
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Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Clara Elizabeth Ridout
- Whistable Non-Ecclesiastical Charities
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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