TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED
To provide training in theological education to men and women for ordained and lay Christian ministry.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a profit on activities of £354,163 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,101,821. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £13,088,845, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £250,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The Council sets the reserves target at an average monthly level over the year of £250,000, which represents expenditure of just over one month.” — page 9
“The Carfax Trust also owns 26 Stoke Hill, the building in which Trinity College Enterprises Limited’s “Muddy Boots” nursery trades. Rent of £25,000 (2024: £20,400) was paid from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.”
“In addition, £116,592 (2024: 46,900) was donated from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.” — page 46
“The Carfax Trust also owns 26 Stoke Hill, the building in which Trinity College Enterprises Limited’s “Muddy Boots” nursery trades. Rent of £25,000 (2024: £20,400) was paid from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.”
“In addition, £116,592 (2024: 46,900) was donated from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.” — page 46
“The Carfax Trust also owns 26 Stoke Hill, the building in which Trinity College Enterprises Limited’s “Muddy Boots” nursery trades. Rent of £25,000 (2024: £20,400) was paid from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.”
“In addition, £116,592 (2024: 46,900) was donated from Trinity College Enterprises Limited to Trinity College (Bristol) Limited in the year.” — page 46
“The principal activity of the subsidiary company is the running of trading enterprises to support the educational programme of Trinity College (Bristol).” — page 6
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01056656
- Trading subsidiary: TRINITY COLLEGE ENTERPRISES LIMITED Companies House 03117365
- Turnover: £535k
- Profit before tax: £11k
- Rent of £25,000 and management charges of £35,000 paid to parent; Parent owes company £42,841.
Company officers (Companies House)
- BANTING, David Percy, Revd on trustee list
- ROGERS, Christopher, Revd Dr on trustee list
- CHAPMAN, Rebecca Justine on trustee list
- MORGAN, Thomas Robert, Revd on trustee list
- PRIOR, Esther Tamisa, Revd on trustee list
- SCAMMAN, Jonathan Leitch, Revd Canon not on trustee list
- MOODEY, Jeremy Michael, Rev on trustee list
- KANAGARATNAM, Anjali Miriam, Revd on trustee list
- DUFF, Michael Ian, Revd on trustee list
- POTTER, Simon Jonathan, Revd on trustee list
- PARKINSON, Gillian Margaret
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (31/08/2022)
Trustees
- Rev Esther Tamisa Priorchair
- Rebecca Justine Chapman
- Rev Anjali Kanagaratnam
- Rev Christopher Rogers
- Rev David Percy Banting
- Rev Jeremy Michael Moodey
- Rev Jon Scamman
- Rev Michael Duff
- Rev Simon Jonathan Potter
- Rev Thomas Robert Morgan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.1m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.6m | £2.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.6m | £2.6m |
Common questions
Is TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a profit on activities of £354,163 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £3,101,821. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £13,088,845, significantly exceeding the stated policy target of £250,000. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting was appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Saffery LLP.
Who funds TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE BURDEN TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BURDEN TRUST | FY2024 | £48k | Schools and Training Institutions |
| THE BURDEN TRUST | FY2023 | £40k | Schools and Training Institutions |
| THE BURDEN TRUST | FY2025 | £24k | Schools and Training Institutions |
| THE BURDEN TRUST | FY2022 | £18k | Schools and Training Institutions |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST UNION OF GREAT BRITAIN | 1 | £118k |
| THE LONDON BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | 1 | £36k |
| BLOOMSBURY CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £4k |
| WESTBURY-ON-TRYM BAPTIST CHURCH | 1 | £3k |
| TYNDALE BAPTIST CHURCH, BRISTOL | 1 | £3k |
| CASTLE HILL BAPTIST CHURCH WARWICK | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
- BRISTOL BAPTIST COLLEGE
- ST MELLITUS COLLEGE TRUST
- BATH CHRISTIAN TRUST
- TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY STAPLETON BRISTOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY COLLEGE BRISTOL LIMITED | £3.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL BAPTIST COLLEGE | £659k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST MELLITUS COLLEGE TRUST | £4.5m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BATH CHRISTIAN TRUST | £2.6m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON | £53.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |