THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, EASTBOURNE
Regular public worship open to all. The provision of sacred space for personal prayer and contemplation. Pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved. Teaching of Christianity through sermons, courses, and small groups. The provision of a youth club with a Christian ethos. Promotion of Christianity through the staging of events and meetings, and the distribution of literature.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity spent £64,093 more than it received in 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves by that amount. The Treasurer's report notes that the church is in a financially weaker position than at the start of the year and that the reduction in staff numbers is not realistically sustainable. However, the trustees maintain that the church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Mrs Elizabeth Edwards - £25,966 (2024: £24,834)” — page 40
Trustees
- Rev Philip James Coekinchair
- Alison Weaver
- COLIN MACINNES
- Dr IDANGO IBIFURO ADOKI
- Dr Lesley Dawson
- ELIZABETH EDWARDS
- Eric Parkman
- Hilary Hartley
- NEIL ANDREW HOOPER
- Olusoga Adebambo
- Paula Osborn
- Sophie Janis Davies-Jones
- Stuart McMillan
- WILMOT TEMITOPE BAKARE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £227k | £294k |
| 31/12/2024 | £242k | £291k |
| 31/12/2023 | £197k | £307k |
| 31/12/2022 | £371k | £302k |
| 31/12/2021 | £293k | £259k |
Common questions
Is THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, EASTBOURNE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity spent £64,093 more than it received in 2025, reducing its unrestricted reserves by that amount. The Treasurer's report notes that the church is in a financially weaker position than at the start of the year and that the reduction in staff numbers is not realistically sustainable. However, the trustees maintain that the church has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.