FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT
Registration #1196106 · Registered
www.friendsoftheeastkent.weebly.comandrew_watkins@lineone.net
54 Knockholt Road Cliftonville CT9 3HL
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.
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About FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT
FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1196106), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT reported a total income of £19,101 and total expenditure of £13,945 (a spending ratio of 73%, indicating a reasonable proportion of funds directed to charitable work). According to the Charity Commission, FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT operates with the following stated purpose: 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. No significant governance concerns were identified for FRIENDS OF THE EAST KENT in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 73.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £19,101 | £13,945 | 73% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026