TRINITY FOUNDATION TRUST
The Trustees objectives are to advance the Christian faith by the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the building up of His body the church by whatever means at their disposal within the terms of the Trust Deed. The Trustees distribute money received to help towards Ministry and Outreach primarily, but not exclusively within Eastbourne and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Objects
The Objects of the charity are the advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively within Eastbourne and the surrounding neighbourhood, by the proclamation of the gospel of Jesus Christ and the building up of His body the church, by whatever legally charitable means the Trustees in their absolute discretion think fit.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £361,259, driven primarily by the net proceeds of £246,624 from the sale of a property. Total expenditure for the year was £10,776, resulting in a net increase in funds of £237,795. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the charity made no donations (2025: £17,989) to Holy Trinity Parish Church. Holy Trinity Parish Church is a separate and independent entity but at the year end had one Trustee in common.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustees
- Trevor David Groutchair
- Caitlin Rose Cherry
- Mark Anthony Eveleigh
- Rev Philip James Coekin
- Rev Rory Malise Graham
- Sainos Zvinokona
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | £249k | £11k |
| 30/04/2025 | £11k | £33k |
| 30/04/2024 | £15k | £22k |
| 30/04/2023 | £12k | £15k |
| 30/04/2022 | £13k | £5k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY FOUNDATION TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves increased significantly to £361,259, driven primarily by the net proceeds of £246,624 from the sale of a property. Total expenditure for the year was £10,776, resulting in a net increase in funds of £237,795. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.