TRINITY FOUNDATION TRUST

Registered charity 290399 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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.

Area of benefit: NOT DEFINED

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: Religious Activities · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · Get email alerts

Registered contact address: Eastbourne, South East, England (from the postcode on the register)

Latest income
£249k
Latest spending
£11k
Registered
1984
Accounts read
FY2026

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.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Related-party transaction: Donations to Holy Trinity Parish Church
“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
Per its FY2026 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 2 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.