The First Herne Bay Over 60's Club
Analysis
The First Herne Bay Over 60's Club is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Herne Bay. It was registered in July 1978, 48 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending July 2025, The First Herne Bay Over 60's Club reported income of £26k and spending of £40k, spending 155% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £7,291 to £26k (+254%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2022, when income rose by 133%. Over the whole period it spent 142% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, The First Herne Bay Over 60's Club sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 50th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bromham and Rowde Monday Club (£26k), Nucleus Foundation (£26k) and The Ing Charitable Trust (£26k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide a meeting place and to promote the welfare of all Herne Bay residents who are over 60 years of age.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bromham and Rowde Monday Club | Wiltshire | £26k |
| Nucleus Foundation | Salisbury | £26k |
| The Ing Charitable Trust | London | £26k |
| Garment and Textile Workers Trust | Market Harborough | £26k |