TRINITY CHURCH GOSFORTH
The Charity will engage in a range of activities ,either on its own or with others, including; a) the celebration of public worship which is held on Sundays. Festivals are marked by special services with a community/ family appeal; b) the teaching of the Christian Faith c) mission & evangelism; d) pastoral work, including visiting the sick & bereaved. Provision of facilities for local community
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,140,922, which is above the charity's stated policy target of holding no more than one year's expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“it is the policy of Trinity Church to hold in reserves a sum not more than that required to fund one year's expenditure.”
“The chairman of Trinity Centre Limited is also appointed Hon Treasurer of Trinity Church and is a member of the Church Council (trustee). The Finance Director of Trinity Centre Limited is a member of the Church Finance Team.” — page 7
Trustees
- Alan George NICHOLSON
- CHARLES JOHN PARKER MBE
- CHARLES WILLIAM MACPHERSON FLEMING
- Carole Lesley Eke JP BEd
- David John Cowans
- Dr ROSEMARY MENZIES MB ChB
- Jill Henderson
- Keith Stewart
- Monica Eileen Goldfinch BSc
- ROGER PICKARD BSc
- Rachel Louise Taglione
- Susan Walker
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £252k | £227k |
| 31/08/2024 | £299k | £266k |
| 31/08/2023 | £298k | £273k |
| 31/08/2022 | £258k | £282k |
| 31/08/2021 | £345k | £283k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY CHURCH GOSFORTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £3,140,922, which is above the charity's stated policy target of holding no more than one year's expenditure. The filing confirms the charity is operating on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRINITY CHURCH GOSFORTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRINITY CHURCH GOSFORTH as a grant recipient include THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD..
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2021 | £5k | Discipleship |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2021 | £5k | Discipleship |
| THE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH ( NORTHERN PROVINCE) TRUST LTD. | FY2022 | £3k | Property |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 14/10/2020 | £30k | CRF20: Trinity Church Gosforth |