Thanet Community Churches
Analysis
Thanet Community Churches is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Ramsgate. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Thanet Community Churches reported income of £280k and spending of £225k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £217k to £280k (+29%), an average of +6.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Thanet Community Churches sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Reflecteen (£280k), Dalaville Limited (£280k) and Woodbridge Quay Church (£280k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The church seeks to be a community that 'loves God, loves each other and loves Thanet'. To share the good news of Jesus and compassionately care for 'the least, the last and the lost' in our district. Relieving poverty and hardship, creating community, educating and sharing wisdom.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Reflecteen | Manchester | £280k |
| Dalaville Limited | London | £280k |
| Woodbridge Quay Church | Woodbridge | £280k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Life Start Connections | Kent | £280k |