Friends of the East Kent
Analysis
Friends of the East Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under education and training. It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Friends of the East Kent reported income of £19k and spending of £16k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income fell from £19k to £19k (-1.2%), an average of -0.4% a year. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Friends of the East Kent sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 51% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Friends of Thaxted Primary School (£19k), The Centre for Search Research (£19k) and Worth School Parent Teacher Association (£19k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to educate the public in all the transport heritage and character of the East Kent Road Car Company Ltd and other public transport operators in Kent and surrounding areas, by restoring and preserving vintage buses for public display. Also, to provide for the benefit of former employees of the companies and families,the facility of leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Thaxted Primary School | Dunmow | £19k |
| The Centre for Search Research | Whitley Bay | £19k |
| Worth School Parent Teacher Association | Stockport | £19k |
| 1st Harold Hill Scout Group | Romford | £19k |