TRINITY CHURCH SALISBURY
The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith primarily but not exclusively within Salisbury and the surrounding neighbourhood, and such other charitable purposes as shall, in the opinion of the Charity Trustees, facilitate the work of the Church. Activities involve regular meetings and outreach events.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £212,519 from £172,803 in the previous year, while total expenditure rose to £160,150 due to staff expansion. The charity reports meeting its reserves policy target, with cash funds standing at £174,084, which is equivalent to three months of core operating costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“The Church continues to operate under a reserves policy aiming to retain cash reserves equivalent to three months of core operating costs (estimated at 80% of the annual budget).” — page 4
“Note: During the financial year the highest paid employee, trustee P. Bentley-Taylor, received total benefits of £52,000 (salary and housing payments, excluding employer pension contributions) in his capacity as Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Salisbury in furtherance of the Charity’s objects.” — page 8
“Note: During the financial year the highest paid employee, trustee P. Bentley-Taylor, received total benefits of £52,000 (salary and housing payments, excluding employer pension contributions) in his capacity as Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Salisbury in furtherance of the Charity’s objects.” — page 8
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Ewan Mark Brownlee
- Jonathan Robert Helps
- Peter John Bentley-Taylor
- Timothy Nigel Fisher
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £213k | £160k |
| 31/08/2024 | £173k | £109k |
| 31/08/2023 | £145k | £87k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY CHURCH SALISBURY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £212,519 from £172,803 in the previous year, while total expenditure rose to £160,150 due to staff expansion. The charity reports meeting its reserves policy target, with cash funds standing at £174,084, which is equivalent to three months of core operating costs. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue operations on a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TRINITY CHURCH SALISBURY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRINITY CHURCH SALISBURY as a grant recipient include THE ALMOND TRUST, REACH SOUTH, THE HOWARD FOUNDATION, GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST, THE SOLA TRUST.
Shared trustees with funders
- Peter John Bentley-Taylor — trustee here and at REACH SOUTH
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALMOND TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | To support ongoing work and specific projects |
| REACH SOUTH | FY2024 | £9k | to cover a short-fall |
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | Support of evangelistic outreach, health and educational work |
| THE HOWARD FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Support of evangelistic outreach, health and educational work |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2022 | £4k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Other church ministry |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Grants for gospel projects - ministry initiatives |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college |
| GOSPEL PARTNERS TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Grants to gospel people in training - pre-college |