UNITED CHURCH TROWBRIDGE
To provide worship and pastoral care to the church members and friends. To reach out to the people of Trowbridge in ways that will improve their lives.
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 held unrestricted reserves of £370,534.10 as of 31 August 2025, which the trustees note will cover many years of expenditure. The charity reported a financial position in credit of £15,647 at the end of the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investment
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
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: 4
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 9
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 3
Trustees
- Clive Winston Jackson
- Lesley Carol Chapman
- Marguerite Denning
- Maureen Alicia Belgrove
- Patti Amanda Harrison
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £48k | £45k |
| 31/08/2024 | £48k | £45k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £47k |
| 31/08/2022 | £37k | £46k |
| 31/08/2021 | £35k | £41k |
Common questions
Is UNITED CHURCH TROWBRIDGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £370,534.10 as of 31 August 2025, which the trustees note will cover many years of expenditure. The charity reported a financial position in credit of £15,647 at the end of the period. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED CHURCH TROWBRIDGE | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED CHURCH, WINCHESTER | £211k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED CHRISTIAN CHURCH | £131k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TAUNTON UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOUGHBOROUGH UNITED REFORMED CHURCH CHARITY | £127k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| UNITED REFORMED CHURCH BROXBOURNE | £47k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |