TRINITY CHURCH LOWER EARLEY
The purpose of the Charity is to advance the Christian Faith in the Area of Benefit in accordance with the principles and practises of the Participating Churches. In achieving its purpose, the Charity will engage in a range of Activities, a) the celebration of public worship:b) the teaching of the Christian faith;c) mission
Objects
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE PARTICIPATING CHURCHES. IN ACHIEVING ITS PURPOSE, THE CHARITY WILL ENGAGE IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, EITHER ON ITS OWN OR WITH OTHERS, INCLUDING(BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO):A) THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP; B) THE TEACHING OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH; C) MISSION AND EVANGELISM; D) PASTORAL WORK, INCLUDING VISITING THE SICK AND THE BEREAVED; E) THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES WITH A CHRISTIAN ETHOS FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, INCLUDING (BUT NOT RESTRICTED TO)THE ELDERLY, THE YOUNG AND OTHER GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS; AND F) THE SUPPORT OF OTHER CHARITIES IN THE UK AND OVERSEAS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity was in a very healthy financial position with a total surplus of £83k for the year ended 31st August 2025. The general reserve stood at £174.5k, providing over five months' expenses cover, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of maintaining at least three months' cover. Total net assets were reported at £320,980, with no borrowings or material uncertainties affecting the going concern assumption.
What the accounts disclose
“The principal source of income for the whole church is donations from its members along with associated Gift Aid where applicable.” — page 3
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 100
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 120
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 65
Trustees
- Rod Eadeschair
- Bethan Glenys Jones
- Dr Sarah Brayshaw
- JON SALMON
- Joanne Elizabeth Salmon
- Veronica Elleson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £459k | £383k |
| 31/08/2024 | £471k | £406k |
| 31/08/2023 | £364k | £308k |
| 31/08/2022 | £215k | £210k |
| 31/08/2021 | £194k | £175k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY CHURCH LOWER EARLEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity was in a very healthy financial position with a total surplus of £83k for the year ended 31st August 2025. The general reserve stood at £174.5k, providing over five months' expenses cover, which exceeds the trustees' policy target of maintaining at least three months' cover. Total net assets were reported at £320,980, with no borrowings or material uncertainties affecting the going concern assumption. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £19k |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | 1 | £13k |
| THE ALMOND TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| REACH SOUTH | 1 | £9k |
| THE SOLA TRUST | 1 | £3k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY CHURCH LOWER EARLEY | £459k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH | £75k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH, HARROW | £270k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH OXFORD | £204k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY, LEICESTER | £739k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE TRINITY PARISH | £128k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |