Holy Trinity Eastbourne Trustees Annual Report and Financial Report For the year ended 31 December 2025 of The Parochlal Church Councll of the Eccleslasttcal Parlsh of Holy Trinlty Holy Trinity Church. Trinity Place, Eastbourne BN213BX Registered Charity No.. 1130382 Website.. www.holytrlnltyeastbourne.org.uk Revd. Philip Coekin, 2 Hartington Place, Eastbourne BN21 3BE Mr Colin Dadswell, Caladine Ltd, 22 Upperton Road, Eastbourne 8N21 IBF Mr ColSn Dadswell, Caladine Ltd, 22 Upperton Road, Eastbourne BN21 IBF CAF Bank Ltd, 25 King5 Hill Avenue, Kings Hill. West Malling. Kent ME19 4JQ Incumbent: Accountant.. Independent Examlner: Bankers..
CONTENTS Page Demographics & Statistics of Holy Trinity Church Structure, Governance and Management of the Charitv Our aims and purposes as a charity The Vicars Report Services at HT Review of Activities for 2025 Administration Safeguarding Churchwarden's Report Parochial Church Councll Deanery Synod Treasurer's Report 14 15 16 18 18 18 HOLY TRINITY PARISH 91 rioi,i*, T R 48 BURLI 'PA RAD E oy Holy Trinity Churcli. Easlbourne. TrusEees Report 2029
Demographic & Statistics of Holy Trinity Church Holy Trinity Church is located on the corner of Trinlty Trees and Trlnity Place. Eastbourne with 50% of the parish in Meads and the other 50% in Devonshire Ward. The enormous contrast in social deprivation across the two areas offers us a unique opportunity and responsibility as an evangelical church. Thls parish has a population of 3,964 over 0.2 square miles (according to the 2021 census). Of these, 45% claimed to be Christian and 39% stated no religion. Our parish ranks 682 out of 12,239 where l is the most deprived parish in the UK. The church family welcomes visitors from wlthln, as well as outside, the parish boundary. Visitors attend bv personal cholce and It Is our great pleasure to welcome anyone from all walks of life. People of whatever gender, race, age, faith community, sexuality or politics are welcome to attend our Sunday services. Holv Trinity is led by the Parochial Church Council IPCCI under the leadership of the incumbent, adherin8 to an orthodox evangelical interpretation of the Bible applied through the historic formularies of the Church of En8land for every 8eneration. The Jerusalem Declaration and explanatory notes of GAFCON 2008 (Global Anglican Future Conference) demonstrate our unity with orthodox anglicans around the world adhering to the maintenance and promulgation of sound Scriptural evangelical truth in public and in private, and has been adopted each year as a symbol of unity with them. It is highlighted under the 'What we believe, page on our website. The Electoral Roll as at 1st March is 93. This is after removing those who have died or have not habitually attended public worship in the parish during the preceding six months, and have not been prevented from doing so by illness or other suffi'cient cause in accordance with Church of England guidelines for the management of the Electoral Roll. The Electoral Roll is reviewed each year before the Annual Parochial Church Meeting IAPCMI and renewed completely every six years. It was last renewed in March 2025. Structure, Governance and Management of the Charlty The Parochial Church Council {PCCI is registered wlth the Charlty Commission as required by the Charities Act 2011. Its governlng document is the Parochlal Church Counclls IPowers) Measure 1956. During the year the followin8 served as members of the Parochial Church Council: Ex Officlo members Incumbent Churchwarden Elected Members Dr Idango Adoki Mr Neil Hooper Mrs Paula Osborn Mrs Hilary Hartlev Mrs Elizabeth Edwards Mr Eric Parkman Mr Stuart Mcmillan Mr Olusoga Adebambo Miss Alison Weaver Deonery Synod Mr Colin Maclnnes Dr Lesley Dawson Mr Gary Holland Miss Sophie Davies-jones Revd. Philip Coekin (Chairl Eric Parkman to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2027 to APCM 2027 to APCM 2027 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 to APCM 2026 Holy frii)Itii Church, Eastbourne.. fru5tee£ Report ?025
Membership of the PCC 15 determined under the Church Representation Rules and includes ex-officio member5.' the incumbent who 15 licensed to officiate in the church, the churchwarden5 and members of the Deanery, Diocesan or General Synods. It also includes members lin accordance with the number on the Electoral Roll) of the church who are elected at the APCM. Members are warmly encouraged to stand for election to the PCC and we try to ensure a balance of skills and experience where possible. Our Aims and Purposes a5 a Charity The PCC ha5 the responsibility of cooperating with the incumbent, the Revd. Philip Coekln, in: maintainln8 a high degree of Public Benefit to the community by adhering to the maintenance and promulgation of sound Scriptural evangelical truth in public and in private of the gospel of the Lord jesus Christ according to the historic and foundation doctrines and practices of the Church of England; promoting the whole mission of the church to the public through: pastoral, doctrlnal, social and evangelistic ministries for all people in the parish arld on the electoral roll; providing financial support to those in need and to other organisation5 With similar objectives to our own. The PCC agreed its V15ion statement as being the following.. To see Eustbourne and oll whom God ca115, transfvrmed by the oospel oAthe Lord Jesus Christ as revealed In the 81ble. a5 he brlnq5 eternal hope to thelr Ilves. throuqh us. We aim to achieve thi5 by focusing on the four following, and often overlapping mlnlstrles: l. Evan8ellsm {expoundlng Holy Scripture to apply God's gospel to the worldl; 2. Communlty of the church Idiscipleship and min15try tralningl; 3. Carlng for the poor; and 4. Culture change (challenging what the Bible says is destructive to the wellbeing of our communitvl. We have realised in the past year the urgent need to win people who are in the 25-55 year age group, not because they are more important, but because we need to increase the number of people willin8, able and available to care for those less able to care for others. When plannin8 our activlties for the year, we have consldered the Charity Commission's guldance on publlc beneflt and, In pardcular, the specific guidance on 'charities for the advancement of religion,: Enabling as many people as possible to worship corporately at our church; Enabling as many people as P055ible to become part of our church community; Teaching, baptising and nurturing new and existing Christian believers,. Offering the Sacraments as defined by the Historic Formularie5 of the Church of En8land to strengthen personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of all and consistent with our foundation principles; Considering how church services can involve the many groups that live within the parish,. Puthn8 faith into practice through prayer, listenlng to and applySn8 Holy Scripture throu8h music and evangelism; Offering worship and prayer, and learning about the Gospel in small group situations,. Assisting people from all walks of life to develop their knowledge of, and trust in, the Lord Jesus; Provision of pastoral care for people living in the parish and on the electoral roll; Providing assistance to the poor and needy of the parish., Givin8 grants to missionary organisations; Reaching out to the unchurched through provision of a preschool group, and events for varying ages and sta8es in the Ilves of people in the local community,. Maintaining the fabric of the church building for the town. Hc>ly friii iiy ChLJrLh, Easil)(ILiriie Trustees Report 2025
The Vicar's Report One of the most beautiful things the Apostle Paul wanted for Timothy, 'his child (in Christ); stated in Paul's final letter. was for Timothy to be, 'strengthened by the groce that 15 in Chrlst Jesus'12 Timothy 2'.1). I have needed this too, for at times serving Holy Trinity has been overwhelming. Yet the Lord has sustained me a day at a time and guided me to drink deeply of Jim Packer's book. 'Among Gods Git7nts exploring the teaching of the early puritans to whom we owe so much. and John Stott's book, 'Cross of Christ,. Both authors were giants before God yet patient in their books with ministers like me. continue to thank God for Sue's help throughout the year In so many ways. Her wisdom and clarity of thinking have rescued me from many mistakes and her love of baking ha5 enriched many a church meeting. Our joy of raising Guide Dog Puppies is not just in their cuteness or the planned for enormous value to the poor sighted, but the innocence of their child-like behaviours and love of learning. Their pro8ress is astonishingl You may not see her in uniform as an East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service Community Volunteer, but her willingne55 to role play severe trauma victims may one day help one of usl I wish to pick out Liz for all she has done to help me throu8hout the year. l am enormously grateful to Liz, and for her hard work and understanding of people. She effectively serves as a senior colleague and often engages in matters far above her job description. Thank you, Liz l And to All who reliably supports her. Thank you Eric for your painstaking attenfjon to detail in matters of maintaining and repairing our buildings - for getting to grips with the complexity of our bulldings and taking much of the detall off my desk. To Sophie for your coordination of the children's and junior youth work that would not happen without you. May the Lord bring us more leaders to enable the work to grow. And I thank all my fellow trustees for serving sacrificially through some treacherous waters and encoura8in8 me as incumbent and Chair with your collective wisdom and coura8e. l am especially grateful to the PCC for your unity and grace to consider complex issues and act with one mind for the beneflt of the church. And thank you to everyone for praying for Sue and I, as we serve you together. Thank you Hllary for coordinating much of our Pastoral Care whlch provide5 such a preclous link with church members unable to join the congregation in person on Sundays. Thank you musicians for your Service to the congregation and may the Lord grant you the wisdom and resources you need. Thank you John Woods for your occasional ministry in the pulpit and for other preachers while the PCC searches for a senior colleague to share the ministry of thi5 complex town centre church. Thank you Reach Ministries UK, and especially my personal ministry adviser, Revd. Piers Bickersteth for his ministry experience, penetrating questioning and ongoing support. An Annual Report has a more formal side whlch is to 8ive an account of how we have used church resources in the past 12 months, and the important questions we ask include... l. Have our resources been used and accounted for well? Answer: Yes, and thank you to those who have facilitated this once again. 2. Do the trustees Ithe PCCI know and understand our responsibilitiesP Answer.. I believe we do. 3. Have the resources of the charity been used to fulfil our charitable purposes as an Anglican evan8elical church in the Parish of Holy Trinity, Eastbourne? Answer.. Yes, they have. The 39 Articles of Faith define a church as where Holy Scripture is falthfullv taught and the sacraments duly adminlstered. And so I believe they have been. We face challenges as a church in the coming year with regards to our wonderful church building and we must pray that the Lord will bring us suitably gifted people to help us address them. My hope that the PCC will appoint and fund a suitable Project Development Officer who will share our vision and keep the Trinity Futures Report off my desk, needs to be prayed for every dayl We must also pray that the Lord will expand our vision to reach our town and communitv Using the privileged position we enjoy. Holy I rip.lly l.hurch, Easttsourni I rusteei Report 2Q25
So let us all be strengthened by the gr¢7ce th¢7t is in Christ Jesus. For just as we were saved by His grace, may we be sustained by it too. And the prayer l say for every child at the Communion rail, I now pray for us all: 'Moy the Lord bless us and keep us. May He moke hisface shine upon us. And may the Lord give us his peace. Amen., Revd. Philip Coekin (Chair of the Parochiol Church Council) SERVICES AT HT During 2025 the sermon series covered: 'Foundations of Life, from Genesis, By the renewing of your minds, from Romans,. several Psalms. Hebrews 10-12 and 'Rejoicin8 With God in Songs of Deliverance, mostly from Lu ke's gospel. Philip has preached 41 time5. Others who have preached include.. John Woods (3 times),. Dr Idango Adoki141,' lan Milmine121,. Revd. Harry Owen111: Revd. Chris Webster111; Daniel F3irhe3d111,. Oli Burton111; Dr Robin 8arfield (on Bible By The Beach Sunday) and Olusoga Adebambo111. We also had a video sermon by Chrls Sinkin50n. The average attendance in person has been 70 Adults, h've children aged under 10 years and five children aged 11-15 years. There has been an average of 28 watching online for more than 30 minutes. In June a 'Sundav Night Praise at 7pm, was started which ran from 8th June until 13th Julv. Funerals, Baptlsms and Weddln During 2025, we gave thanks for the lives of.. Phyllls Coe; Sylvla Ramdas; John Mathie50n,' Daphne Collingham,. Margaret Mepham,. Jud ith Forster; Beryl Papper,. Di Kelly,. Derek Simmons and Davld Wells. We gave thanks for the baptssm by full immersion of John Cherry, Caitlin Cherry, Gary Mus8rave and Meghan Frew on 22nd June. We also had an infant baptism, by sprinkling, of Casper Cronin on 27th July. In January our Vicar performed the wedding of Johanne and Matthew at St Wilfrid'5 Hospice by Special Licence. HT was the host for the blessin8 of the marriage of Zoe Hooper and Elyas Page on the 2nd August. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2025 The PCC has grappled with how to encourage 'Mission' to speak of Christ in the town, Membership, of the Body of Chrlst; 'Maturity' as we get to know God better, Ministry, of serving one another, and 'Magnifying' God when we meet. These 5 Essential M's of Ministry have been monitored by the PCC In all we do throughout the year. In the latter half of the year the PCC has almed to encourage all 5 M's in every ministry so that mi55ion, membership, maturity, ministry and magnifying God play a part In what the whole church does. This has met with varying 5ucce55. This a150 mean5 that in this Annual Report, unlike previous years, we have not grouped all our ministries under a Specific M as each ministry is being encouraged to do them all. Faith Explored & Base Camp Faith Explored is a weekly Growth Group Bible study for youngish adults meeting at 6pm-8pm in the church hall every Tuesday evening. Having completed 'The Word One to One. materials in John's Gospel, we did various evangelistic courses to enable attendees to hear the gospel from different perspectives. These included Christianity Explored, Hope Explored and '3,2, 1. (Glen Scrivenerl as well as carefully chosen episodes from 'The Chosen,. For 4-6 weeks or so, attendees cooked for each other before the study to make it easier for them to attend. Numbers have varied from 3 to 13. with the average settling at about 4-5. Revd. Philip Coekin Good Companlons Good Companions provides great opportunities to make new friends and catch up with old ones. We were delighted to see a steady growth in rnembership from our church. Knit and Knatter and the Eastbourne community. It has been great to welcome friends and family of members to our special events such a5 our Christmas Party. In the summer we enjoyed cream teas in the vicarage garden with Louis playing music. The VE Day street Party was a big event with food, sweets, 8ames, toys and newspapers from the 1940's. Other (11,1 i rinily i.nLiron. ed.%'.uo)urrie. I rusteP i rtey(Jri 2u2)
special activities have included keep fit with Margaret, Louis's art, and Sweet Circus sharinB simple circus skills. There have been interesting talks from Age Concern. a theatre producer and Sue sharing about her work wlth the fi're service. Craft activities are very popular - completed with varying success and much laughter. For example, we have made Christmas light bottles, bookmarks and cards. We have a Jigsaw Library and a collection of books for members to borrow. Durin8 each meetin8 we have a short talk. Thank you to all those in the team who have shared thelr personal experiences includlng thelr walk wlth the Lord, a favourite hymn or Blble passage. None of this would be possible without our supportive, enthusiastic and caring team. They make Good Companions a place where guests can enjoy companionship and, most importantly, hear more about our Lord. The attendance is regularly between 20 - 30 plus the team, with a few extra friends for major events. Doreen Hodg50n Chlldren and Youth It has been a joy to see the children and youth grow this past year as the Chlldren and Youth Team have continued their high standard of teaching the Bible and caring for the children and one another. (). HT Club made a detour from its usual series to cover '1 can talk to God when I feel,. This was a mini series looking at our emotions and teaching the small children that we can talk to God no matter what we are feeling. We can be sure that God is listening and he care5, using stories from both the Old and New Testament to illustrate this. We also saw how we are wonderfully made by God from our heads to our toes, while still looking at our regular 'God Made, and 'God Cares, series, We usually have 15-20 familie5 each week and have bullt strong relationships with them. It is a privilege to continue to make new friends and stren8then current friendships as we tell them the 8ood news about Jesus every week. There is a family who recently asked us for a Bible, so please pray they would use this opportunity to come to faith in Jesus. Sunday Club 15 split between Discoverers 13-8sl and Adventurer5 19-14sl. We have continued alternatin8 between the Old and New Testament. picking up our Old Testament series from Elijah and Elisha to Ezra and Nehemiah rebuilding the temple and how they point U5 to Jesus. In the New Testament we have seen 'God on Mission, and how Jesus is God's reignin8 KinE in Acts as we saw the spread of the early church. Next in Mark, that Jesus is the King of God's Kingdom. We looked at the theme of 'lost' in the parables and what it means for Holy Irinily Chiirih, Eastbourne Iru5tee5 Report 2025
Jesu5 to be looking for us in Luke. Then finally. in John, we discovered that Jesus really is who he says he is - the promised Messiah. We range from 8-13 children each week. Saturday Club continued with Heroes, Explorers and Roots until the summer when Explorers and Roots started to meet each month. Heroes had lots of fun baking through the Bible as they learnt about Jesus. Explorers and Roots have been learning how to be a disciple of Jesus and what it looks like to follow him. This included some special Christmas fun where we created a version of the Traitors game as the Faithful Wise Men defeated Herod's Traitorous Henchmen. We have nine youth attending. not including their friends and family members that occasionally join us. We have had lots of events this year including. but not limited to. Saturday Club Easter Fun (approximately 30 people camel, Light in the Night (with approximately 90 people), Saturday Club Christmas Party (Traitors version - 14 youth plus the leaders), the Carols and Christmas Play. and the Christmas Celebration. All of our events have enabled us to be in contact and share the good news about Jesus with many families who have kept in contact with us. Some families came along to HT Club and Saturday Club, and some visited us on a Sunday mornlng. We are continulng to bulld relationships with families in Eastbourne and are very exclted to contlnue to share the gospel with theml We are most grateful to God, who Is keepin8 us rooted and built up In HIM, strengthened in the faith as we were taught as we conttnue to teach the next generatlon, overtlowlng with thankfulne55 to Him. (Based on Colosslans 2..71 Sophie Davies-jones Chrlstmas Eve Natlvity Servlce for young chlldren About 15 adult5 and 20 children enjoyed craft and festive refreshments before dressing up as Nativity characters and joining in with a retelling, in the chapel. of the events of the first Christmas. It was a fantasfjc opportunity to invite and get to know many local families whom we don't usually see. Special thanks to Annabel Brooks, Ollle Coekin and Sara Grout for their help with the refreshments. and to James Grout, Patrick Dobbins and Louis Frost for their help with the music, making the event posslble. Sue and Philip Coekln Carol Service and Christmas Plav This year's Christmas Play and Carol Concert was a joyful highlight, uniting our church family - both young and old - in a heartfelt celebration of Christ's birth. With only three rehearsal days in December. the production came together beautifully through dedicated teamwork and creativity. The Art Workshop team and various individuals worked wonders on set design and costumes, meeting every deadline with skill and enthusiasm. Behind-the-scenes help ensured everything ran smoothly. We incorporated multimedia, theatre-in-the-round Iloiy I rii)ItV ihufch, Eaiiooijrne. I ruJiees Report 2025
staging. sound effects and live band accompaniment to create an immersive and worshipful atmosphere. Mic'ing a large cast with varied experience levels presented technical challenges, but these were overcome with patience and encouragement. The performance night drew a great attendance of about 200 people from our community. The audience response was warm and enthusiastic. Many commented on how moved they were by the message and the evident sense of love and unity. Above all, the event reminded us what makes our church special.. people of every age coming tO8ether as one family to share the good news of Christma5. We are deeply thankful to everyone who gave their time and talents. Glory to God in the highestl Loui5 Fr05t History Walk In July l organised a walk with a local guide. Kim Adams. who took us around the seafront area of Eastbourne to explain some of the history of our town. I wanted it to be an opportunity to invite non-christian friends and family to an 'unthreatening' church activityl So it was lovely to welcome a few of them, After a very interesting walk and talk, we finished with refreshments in the hall. Ali Weover ry, Knlt & Knatter The Knit and Knatter 8roup continues weekly with a varying number of members, sometimes as many as 14 or 15. This is obviously dependent on health and weather a5 most members are elderly. However, they do enjoy chathng to one another and caring for one another. It was a shock to us all when Rose Sired died suddenly just before Christmas. The production of blanket squares continues to grow, some members having access to other groups who also send us squares. In June, 16 blanket5 were sent to Barnabas Aid. During October and November some members chose to knit hats which, with another 11 blankets, were given to 'Livin8 Life Eastbourne, just in time for their annual run to Croatia. Hilory Hartley Adult Art Workshop The weekly Art Workshops have contEnued to grow and flourish over the past year. Attendance has increased steadily, with around 12 people now regularly attending. We have explored a wide range of creatlve activities, including painting and various craft5. It ha5 been a real privllege to teach and support those taking part. Lesley and Kate have been a great help in assisting with the sessions, and together we have seen a strong sense of community develop. One of the most encouraging aspects of the workshops is how well everyone gets along.
We welcome people of different abilities and backgrounds, and there is a genuine spirit of encouragement, communication and mutual support. Participants work hard on their projects and clearly enjoy both the creative process and one another's company. As the workshops have become well established, we introduced a small charge of £S for each session. This contribution goes directly towards essential equipment for teaching. 35 well as providing each participant with their own A2 folders and pads. Louis Frost Growth Groups There are currently eight Growth Groups meeting: Tuesdays- Colin Maclnnes leads a fortnightly group in a private home,. Pauline Goss and Vivienne Piercey's group meets fortnightly in the afternoon In the church hall; Faith Explored Bible Study for youn8 adults meet weekly, in the hall,. Wednesdays - Neil Hooper leads a fortnightly group in his home; Camilla Sheppeard leads a fortni8htly 8roup at various venues,. Lesley Daw50n leads and h05t5 a fortnightly group in her home; Rich & Paula Osborn lead and host a weekly 8roup,' Sue Coekin and others co-lead 3 fortnightly group in the h311. Thursday- Revd. Philip Coekin HT Brunch & Bible Study (HTBaBsl Trinity's Ladles met twice in 2025 for a brunch (January.. bagels wlth smoked salmon, May.. freshly baked croissants1 and Bible study. In January, Linda Hooper introduced our study with a short talk from Psalm l and Titus 2, reminding us of our need to live Ilves that please God. She emphasised the importance of seeking opportunities to study his Word, whether at church, in a Growth Group or individually in dally Bible studies. This was followed by a Bible study of Luke 6 v 46-49 around the tables. Following on from this study, in May we looked at the excellent resource 'The Word One to One,, discovering the ease in which the Bible can be looked at in pairs, or a Small 8roup, in the hope of encouraging its use with individuals or more people. 29 ladies attended in January and 24 in May. Sue Coekin HT Pray5 Our monthly prayer meeting, held on the first Wednesday of e3ch month at 11am and 7.4Spm, has been led by several of the church family. About 15-20 church members have met in the mornlngs and up to 7 in the evening5. Meeting5 have been led by Philip Coekin,. lan Milmine; Eric Parkman,. Neil Hooper.. Pavl Honnev: Colin Maclnnes; Debbie Hatfield,. Hilary Hartley. Li2 Edwards,. Paula Osborn and Sophie Davie5-Jones. This is regularly mentioned as the most important meeting of the church family and could be better attended. We also supported The Christian Institute Week of Prayer in April and October. Revd. Philip Coekin Prayer Team We have a small team of people who are asked to pray for specific requests. Hilary Hartley passes on the information as and when required. As well as Hilary, the team conslsts of Vivienne Piercey, Linda Hooper, Kate Allen and Jenny Booth. Liz Edwards
Prayermate and Prayer Dlary We continue to produce a monthly prayer diary 50 that, as a church, we can pray for various issues at HT as well as the worldwide church and world. Thank you to those who contribute prayer requests. Please can we encourage others to share items for prayer. The prayer diary is placed on the Prayermate app so church members can easily access it on their phones. If you would like to make use of thi5 resource please speak to Liz. Ali Weaver HT Bookstall We continued to provide a monthly bockstall for HT throughout the year. In additlon, we had a pop-up Christmas stall selling fair-traded items and cards with a Christian message, which was very popular. We were able to offer greatly reduced gifts and cards - far cheaper than most Christian websites and shops! For every order we purchase, the company we buy from, Just Direct, donates IO% to Barnabas Aid. Over the year we a150 made just over £200 for HT from book sales and the Christmas items. Thank you to those who supported the bookstall and pop up shop. We continue to sell Just Direct general and occasion cards at bargain prices so please make use of the opportunity to buy cheap cardsl The future of the bookstall will continue to be reviewed as It Seems to attrart very Ilrnlted Interest. Ali Weover Holy Trlnlty's Harvest Lunch The Harvest Lunch was held on Sunday 28th September, with 66 attendlng. It was a celebration of all that God has been doing at HT this year. The main course consisted of parmesan chicken with h3s5elback potatoes, broccoli and baton carrots. Ten crumbles were provided, with cream or ice cream, for dessert. Adult/£5 child over 101£3 child 10 or under/Free. Louis created and shared his moving video of thanksgiving for Ilfe at HT over the previous 12 months. stuart Mcmillan headed up an excellent washing up and clearing team. Sue and Phil Coekin Mothers, Unlon {MU) Mothers, Union Prayer Group has been as commltted as any previous year In supporting the work of the MU, which Is Chrlsttan care for famllies. There are currently four MU members from HT, who have been Involved in the 'Rise Up, campaign against domestic abuse, which is an ongoing prolect. Sharing of information and where to get help, as well as an annual march to the Town Hall, forms part of this. The 'Wave of Prayer, took place in February led by Jenny Booth. Those members unable to attend had copies of the service for use at home. Within the diocese there are 724 MU members which includes 50 diocesan member5. All members have access to meetings for example, Mary Sumner Day on 9th August, the Spring and Autumn meetin8s, and the Advent Qulet Day. It was difficult to attend these meetings thls year. However, tickets were obtained for the 150 years of MU celebration at St Paul's Cathedral for 10th June 2026. Mothers, Unlon began in 1876 when Mary Sumner was inspired to hold a meeting in her home for mothers in the Parlsh of Old Aylesford in the Winchester Diocese. The membership now numbers 4 million members worldwide ISO years later. Sora Grout HT Blg Weekend HT Big Weekend took place from Friday 18, July to Sunday 20, July. We were joined by Revd. Martin Lane from Emmanuel Church in Hastings. who taught from Luke 9 and 10 with the overall title of 'On the Road with Jesus. Learning to be His Disciples., There were 19 attendees on Friday, 34 on Saturday and 29 on Sunday - 15 of whom were camping. Paulo and Rich Osborn Holy Trinity Church, Eastbourne. Trustees Report 2025 11
HT AdwJca¢v The HT Advocacy Team lin partnership with Grace Advocacy) continues to support a varied caseload of new and returning clients. Many are dealing with complex, overlapping needs and value having someone to walk alongside them. We help them connect with agencie5 to access essential support in areas such as benefits, housing. disability. debt and social care. Referrals come from trusted sources, including church members, the Jobcentre, partner organisations such as Brighton Housing Trust IBHTI, local foodbanks and word of mouth. In 2025. the team welcomed 18 new clients and closed 23 case5, either because the issues were resolved or clients were signposted to appropriate specialist services. In keeping with our approach of walking with people in need, advocates visited clients in their homes, accompanied them to court hearings, and helped connect them with church ministries such as the Art Workshop, Good Companions, and Knit and Knatter. Several clients also chose to attend Sunday morning services. The core team tomprises Henry McKendrick, Alice Plowman, lan Milmine, Graham Jones and Debbie Hatfield, working under the guidance of Gary Holland, founding trustee of Grace Advocacy. We were pleased to have Jane Board wSth us for a year - her contrlbution was greatly valued. We follow a collaborative te3m approach as best practlce: advocates learn from one another and, especSally, from the experiences our clients share, which helps ensure reliable and thou8hrful support. The team makes good use of free online training from Wiseradvlser to build our knowledge in debt and advice work. We regularly draw on advice, shared learnlng, and encoura8ement from other teams in the Grace Advocacy network across the UK. No advocate works alone with a client we always have team support in place for safety, accountability and shared insight. The team would be 8lad to welcome new volunteers who feel drawn to this ministry. If you are interested in trainin8 as an advocate, offering some time as a pastoral advocate, helpln8 Wlth the administration, sharing news of our work. or finding Out more about how we support people in our community, please 8et in touch. We would love to hear from you I Gory Holland Pastoral Overslght The core of Pastoral Care ha5 included supporting the families and friends following periods of illness and grief. The other main role has been to visit, to encourage with the Gospel, those members who are in local care homes, including Joyce, June A, Christine, Betty and Margaret. Several of these visits have included sharing Holy Communion. Ali Weaver and Philip Coekin have helpcd to structure the ministry to provide accountability and clarity in role de5crlptions so we can attract others to the work. Our aim is to develop the current Best PraC(e guldance booklet. I have been really encouraged to have more people helping on an Informal basis by visiting and ringing others who are in need, since thls Is a large part of the church famlly carlng for one another. I look forward to more 'offlcial' members joining the team once DBS checks and safeguarding training are completed. Hilary Hortley Support of External Mission Organlsatlons In 2025 the PCC allocated funds to the following or8anis3tions.' Sussex Gospel Partnership £2,250,. The Christian Institute £1,500.. Africa Inland Mission for Hannah Jackson £1,600; Grace Advocacy £l.100; Release International Northern Nigeria £1,000,. Africa Inland M i551on general fund £1,000; Anglican Mission in England £500; Church Society lour Patron) £500,. GAFCON £500,. Church of England Evangelical Council £500,. The Matthew 25 Mission £400: CARE £250,, ReNew £200,. A Pa55ion for Life £250; and Faith in Kids £250. There have been a number of grateful thanks from these organisations. Hannah Jackson says: l am Afric(7 Inland Mi55ions Child Safety Offi'cer. I'm responsible for overseeing the implementotion of AIM s child safety policy - from recruitment. training ond prevention to reduce the risk of harm and obu5e to children of AIM worker5 and the children they moy work with, and responding when things may go wrong. This is my main role - lot5 of emoils and meetings Wlth fvlk5 oll over the world. Much of thi5 work 15 confi'dential or 5en5itive so I'm limited in what I con Holy Trinity f.IILirch, Easrbournp. frurlees Report 2025 12
shore in monthly updates. AIM is part of Internationol Child Safety Protection Network and I do Some work with them too. Outreoch in Nairobi to Muslim people groups is my part time side ministry, mostly teaching English to Somali and Ethiopion odults. Thot'5 about one day a week. l in also a new recruit to the RVA school board {RVA 15 an AIM boarding school near Nairobi) and there ore meetings there three times a yeor. Hannah sends a monthly newsletter that gets distributed with the BfG Newsletter and the Prayer Diary each month. Liz Edwards Music Mlnlstry Music within HT has been challenging throughout 2025, having lost two pèid musicians at the start of the year who were not replaced. Further change5 took place as volunteer musicians also left during the year. To try and bring some order to the music, PCC members Paula and Neil were asked to head up the music wlthin HT. We now have regular meetings to plan out band formations. choose future songs within services, pick new and familiar songs that could be added to our repertolre, as well as complete rotas within Churchbullder. We are very thankful for the very loyal, small group of regular musicians that volunteer their time throughout the year. namely Henry, Mark, Sue, Dave. Rich, Louis and Micah land anyone else I've forgotten). We are also thankful for the variou5 sound desk operators who are critical to the music each Sunday, as without good sound we are of little usel It is fair to say that we are now below our minimum operab'ng numbers as a music team, and therefore some weeks we use music videos to plug the gap. We do not have capacity to develop the Music beyond what we are currently doin8, whlch, if not corrected. will restrict Its future growth. The move to the church hall on Sundays has proved a challenge and a blessSn8. A challenge in that addition31 work and time is required to set up and set down the music equipment. A blessing as the more intimate environment has meant a much better sound can be produced and we are actually able to hear the church family sin8in81 Our prayer for 2026 is that additional musicians will be found, either from within the church family as people feel able to contrlbute, or from new people joining the church. We should also be prayerful considerln8 employed worker{sl. Neil Hooper Audlo Vlsual Senrfing on the sound desk is a vital role within the church, and a strong understanding of the system is essential. The sound desk is often the unseen glue that holds together corporate prayer and praise, services and event5. Many visltors to the church have commented positively on the quality and professionalism of the sound Setup. The sound desk plays an important role in supporting the congregation, those who are hard of hearin8 and our online YouTube audience, ensuring that the Word of Jesusls heard clearly by all. By providing clarity and appropriate volume, we help create an environment where worship and teaching can be fully engaged with. It has been a real honour to work alongside the Sound team and a pleasure to support the church in this way. The team serving to present the words and picture5 that are shown on the screen has changed little over this year with the excepiion of the addition of Deborah who has quickly learnt the process and 15 excellent at thls role. Thanks must be expressed to the regular team of Wilmot Bakare, Olusoga Adebambo. Eric Parkman. Deborah Adebambo, Liz Edwards and rnyself. Louis Frost Trinlty Studlos Trinity Studios was placed on hold for a short tlme this year while the right support structures were being put in place and significant progress has continued behind the scenes. I have been working closely with Dr. Josh Gibson, a friend and hospital doctor, to develop the film slde of Trinity Studios. Together, we have been writing and producing a short Christian film which we plan to begin filming in 2026. Alongside this, I have been developing my music production skills. creatin8 songs and musical soundtracks to various ministries at the Holy Triiiity Lhuroli, E<i%ibDurne. TriJste?s RPort 2U25
church and receiving weekly tutoring from a professional music producer. This has greatly strengthened my understanding of music production and creative development. I have also been working with Phil Coekin to create a clear and stable structure for Trinity Studios going forward - One that allows flexibility, sustainability and the potential to access funding in the future. There are exciting plans ahead, and l am hopeful about what God is building throu8h this work. Louis Fr05t ADMINISTRATION Churchbullder ICBI The office team, and others, continue to use the Churchbuilder web based tool for helping to keep the church's administration and organisation running smoothly. It also enables us to easily contact church members when needed if they have completed a GDPR consent form. These forms allow us to store people's data in a safe and legal manner so if you have not completed one please do consider doin8 this. Any changes to personal details a150 need to be given to the office to keep the Information we hold up to date. Ali Weover Pur¢hases We give thanks for those who provlded the funds to purchase our own baptistry and Its equlpment. Also three computers were purchased during the year for the church, hall and office. Thanks to Olusoga for his work on the technical issues. Offlce Manager's Report 2025 has been a very busy year for me with no additional pald staff other than the cleaner. Until the formation of the Music Committee (consisting of Neil and Paula), an added responsibility after the departure of the Music Director was to choose and find music for each Sunday servlce. It was a relief tolose this responsibilitv. Durlng the year. Wllmot Bakare took on the responslbility of Social Media and has been addlng Items to our Facebook pages. We have not done much to the webslte slnce Reuben left, but this is something that we will need to remedy in 2026. My regular work involves being part-time PA to the Vicar, and ensurin8 that rotas, service notes, Church Family News and ProPresenter are all ready and correct for the next Sunday. Each month a newsletter and Prayer Diary are produced and distributed via p05t and email. Publicity is created and printed, and PCC papers prepared. l am aware that 'the office, Is seen as the hub to which much information Is sent and recelved. Another area of work is the administradon of the church's flnances, such as banking. allocating income and expenditure, paying expenses and Invoices, PAYE. charity commission submi55ions, Diocesan submissSons and producing a monthly summary of accounts. There are also many visitors to the office for all kinds of reasons, many wanting assistance or information. This is not an exhaustive list. but it might help readers to understand the pressures of the role of Office Manager. h(Ily I I Iriil V Lnurch, E,Isibourne. frusteps Report 2025 14
I would particularly like to thank Ali Weaver for her commitment to assist me in so many ways- whether it be reminding or doing. The other staff member is Sophia Naidu who has continued to attend twice a week to clean the whole premise5. Although most readers will never see her, the workload exceeds the hours for which She is paid and she willingly Serves the Lord in this way. l am very grateful to those who have asked 'ls there anything I can do to helpP' Thank5 to Gary Musgrave for another year as volunteer Verger. It is always a pleasure to hear his 'Morning Liz, on a Sunday and other times during the week when he kindly does all sorts of jobs around the site Such as clearing drains and cleaning the hall carpets as required. Thank you to Pauline Goss who has faithfully created the flower arrangements in church and tended the plant5 outside of church throughout the year, wlth help from Dave Philpot and Philip Coekin. Anyone willlng to help In thls mlnistry and/or learn from Pauline please do speak to her. There are many who serve and give sacrifi'cially at HT including all those who serve on Sundays. Although each serves because of their love for the Lord not for praise or acknowledgement, thank you l Thank you also for the many kindnesses and encouragements received over the year. Liz Edward5 SAFEGUARDING In prevlous years we completed and regularly updated the Simple Quallty Protects ISQPI System for the Chichester Diocese to assess our safeguarding practices. This was superseded in 2025 by the Church of England online Safeguarding Dashboard that we are required to complete so that all of our safeguarding practices and procedures can be monitored and reviewed by ourselves and the diocese. Liz Edward5 Safeguardln8 In practlce Safeguarding our children and vulnerable adults15 taken very seriously by your clergy, churchwarden, PCC and minlstry staff team. The PCC have complied with sectfon 5 of the Safeguardlng and Clergy Discipline Measure 2016 (duty to have due regard to House of Bishops, Safeguarding Guidance on safeguardln8 chSldren and vulnerable adults). The PCC is committed to the 'Promodng A Safer Church- House of Bishops Policy Statement120171' a copy of which is on the church notice boards. Contact detalls for Safe8uardln8 Issues In our Parish: PSO for Adults and Chlldren IPSOI.. Llz Edward5 Emall: lllo@b 01323 736627 Vicar: Revd. Philip Coekin Email; phil@hteastbourne.or8.uk 07813364256 Or email: safeguarding@holytrinityeastbourne.org.uk Dlocesan Safeguardin8 Adviser.. Diocesan Safeguarding Team: Colin Perkins 01273 425030/07500 771210 01273 421021 Every member of a congregation need5 to acknowledge their individual responsibility to bring matters of concern to the attention of the PSO or the vicar. Although this can be difficult it is particularly important where the welfare of children and vulnerable people of any age may be at risk and everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Concerns, suspicions or uneasiness should be voiced as soon as possible to the Parish Safeguarding Officer, Liz Edwards, or the vicar. The earlier a concern is expressed the easier and sooner action can be taken. Revd. Philip Coekin Holy Ti"iniry Cnurch. Eactbourne TriJstee£ Repnrt 2025
CHURCHWARDEN'S REPORT I have now been in the role of Churchwarden for a little over 2 years. having taken over the role a few months prior to the APCM in 2024. By now I feel I have a reasonable/good grasp of the issues facing Holy Trinity and what we need to achieve to ensure there are a sound set of buildings for future generations of worshippers at HT. Part of my responsibilities are to report to the PCC on the state of the building and contents, known as church fabric, goods and ornaments. The buildin85 are generally sound but an increasing number of defects are coming to light partly due to the age of the buildings and also inadequate maintenance in past years. Worryingly, works undertaken in the past have proved to have been unwise in their execution and have resulted in 5eriou5 issue5 that threaten the whole fabric of HT unless dealt with immediatelv. Since the APCM in 2025 we have incurred various expenses by way of rnaintenance and improvement5. Although not an exhaustive list these are as follows: Various repairs and equipment replacements relating to the heating system, which heats not only the church but the office and hall a150. £11,000 plus has been spent, the majority relating to the replacement of a dual pump head set which failed. Re leading the Narthex Roof. Although it was originally intended to repalr the lead roof over the Narthex it was found that the lead was in such poor condition that any repair would have only lasted one to three years and further substantial expense would have then been needed to once again make the roof watertlght. After consideration it was concluded that full replacement would be cheaper in the long run than doin8 ongoing repairs. Other expense has been Incurred in Investigating leakages in the roof coverin8 the north side of the nave. namely contractors and scaffold totalling approx £2.758. An outbreak of Dry Rot in the organ room, which worryingly constitutes a threat to mber elsewhere In the church. At the time of writing a specialist survey has been undertaken at a cost of £2.078 and permission given by the Chancellor (cost £1981 for partial demolition within the Organ Room to remove the root cause of the outbreak and the Infected timber to reduce the rlsk of further spread, which could be catastrophlc. A modlfication has been made to the church heating System to avold the time and consequent expense of draining down to dose the sV5tem periodically with corr05ion inhlbitSn8 chemlcals. The cost of Installation was £1,278 and will be recouped by the marked reduction in labour costs. Varlous addltional works in connectlon with the hall and church are scheduled but because of the investigations and permissions needed to work on a listed building these are ongoing. 2023's Quinquennial Report hi8hli8hted a good many issues which, with a building that is 188 years old, are unsurprising. The major issue was the Narthex, which by now will have been re-roofed at a cost of £74,447.48. Internally the Narthex will have to be partially re-plastered and decorated, which will require faculty permission and result in a much better area we can put to good use. The church heating continues to be something of a nightmare, the costs of which can be Ilkened to making a bonfire with £50 notes. During the colder months of the year when the heating is needed, at current rates, it costs approximately £55 per hour to run the church heating and on a Sunday morning the cost is c.£200, which still means the church is uncomfortably cold. To drive the point home, when the Carol Service took place there Holy Trinity ChLJrch, Ea5tbouriie. Trustees Report 2025 16
were rehearsals and preparations on the day and the heating cost. as a result, was about £500 for the dayl I hope the foregoing illustrates the wisdom of the move to the hall for the coldest months of the year. The helpful and professional assistance of TSS, who made the original installation and maintain the system. is much appreciated in keeping it going relatively trouble free. Variou5 minor roofing repairs have been undertaken on the vestry and hall roofs, replacement of tiles and removal of a 'forest' covering one of the gulleys. The heating and hot water for the Trinity Centre and The Snug supplied by boilers in the Trinity Centre. remains an ongoing and occasionally vexi ng issue. It is thought that there is a minor leak in pipe work within the walls, which depressurises the system and makes it fail. The location of the conjectured leak remains elusive and the cost of a contractor a couple of times a year is much more economic than a full investigation. The Issues wlth the northern elevatlon of the maln church roof, whlch has been leakln8 at both the east lover the drum enclosure) and west ends (near the font) sporadically evldence themselves. As I said last year, I do not W15h to spread alarm but the roof has been in place for many years and may need significant attention, indeed possible full replacement. The inspection by the architect and the roofers identified that when the roof was last re-51ated it is apparent that the slates were laid with insufficient 'lap' to prevent ingress of water in certain conditions. This was doubtless an exercise to reduce the cost of the re-roofing and we are now reaping the benefi't. Two other substantial issues, of which there are many, relate to the Carriage Entrance Doors, which give access to the hall from Trinity Place, and the roof over the passage between the entry to the church and office/hall. The Carriage Entrance Doors are very rotten and in a poor structural state plus the hinges have broken close to their pivots. It is only a matter of time until the doors become unusable, by virtue of being unsafe to open and they will have to be replaced like for like. or with 3 rnore 21st Century 501ution. The roof over the passage was patched up many years ago, it seems, with an unsatisfactory temporary repair, which was poorly executed at inception. The result has been the ingress of water which has rotted the timber below and quite possibly the timber structure within. An inspection suggested a cost of c.£9.000 to repair and replace but contained caveats that until opened up any damage within could not be assessed, which could raise the cost. I continue to hope to restart the clock, but this has been on hold as gethng a team together to assist me has been frustrated by other more pressing issues. I shall aim to have another try this year but it mav only confirm that the clock needs major mechanical repair before it will run satisfactorily.
There are a whole host of other minor issues and repairs too numerous to list but they all contribute to tryin8 to keep a 188 year old building with Grade 2 listed status up and running. I would be remiss if I did not express my thanks to Rich Osborn, Stuart Mcmillan and Gary Musgrave who undertake many small maintenance tasks around HT, and without whom we would be employing Outside contractors, plus the unseen 'army' who undertake tasks in and around the church. Finally my thanks to Phil, who during his tenure has built up significant and. dare I say. comprehensive knowledge of what is where and how to solve problems. Without the ability to draw on his knowledge, mv tssk would be much more difficult. l am sure I have mi55ed many things but I hope the congregation will forgive any omissions. Eric Parkmun. Churchwarden Parochlal Church Councll (PCC) At the APCM in March 2025 Mr Erlc Parkman was re-elected Churchwarden. Miss Pauline Goss reslgned from the PCC. There was no re-elecdon of members. The Parochial Church Council met seven ttmes and had a half day away from HT to dlscuss varlou5 matters. A big change was made during the year, as Executive Committees were e5tabllshed to distribute responsibilitie5. These include: l. Strategy Committee for long term plannln8' 2. Finance Committee to monitor and advise the PCC; 3. Caterin8; 4. Music,. 5. Buildings and Maintenance; 6. Publicity,. 7. Bible Teachin8 and Mlsslon,. 8. Administration and Governance, and 9. Pastoral Care and Visiting. These cornmittees can appoint non PCC members to assist in discussions and actions. Liz Edwards Deanery Synod HT members on Deanery Synod are Revd. Philip Coekin, Colin Maclnne5, Sophle Davies-jones, Gary Holland and Lesley Dawson. Meetlngs were held three tlmes In the year, In February, June and October, In different churches in the Deanery. This year they were held at St John's Meads, Holy Trinity and Christchurch. Topics discussed included.. Parish Share to Chichester Diocese; safeguardin8 in parishes; issues that unite and divide us as a Deanery; feedback on the Report from General Synod and endorsement of the Cry for Hope expressed by Palestinian Christians. Lesley Dowson Treasurer's Report is often the case when looklng at a financlal report for the year there are many blesslngs and many challen8es. However, the summary is that at the end of the year we were in a financially weaker position than when we started. We are very thankful for the faithful regular giving of the church family, both in services and by way of regular standing orders. If you are a tax payer, please also ensure that we have a gift aid declaration from you so that the tax can be reclaimed bythe church. Church family giving and the tax reclaimed on those gifts are our two main source5 of income. In 2025, 8iving remained at a very similar level to 2024 at £134,850. Tax reclaimed increased by approx 22% to £27,322, showing how important gift aid is to us. Another very important source of income for our church historicallv Holy Trinity Church, Easrbourne. 1rustf.es R@port 2025
has been legacies, where generous individuals have left a gift in their will. There were none in 2025, which does have a big impact. Our total income was down 5.2% at £227.412, though the drop is mainly due to a one-off grant received in 2024. Our expenditure (excluding asset depreciation) was well controlled, seeing a very minor increase to £253,699, though it should be noted that we chose not to pay our full recommended Diocesan Share in 2025, and have reduced our staff numbers to a point that is not realistically 5UStainable. Overall therefore, despite the above relatively positive signs, we did spend £26.287 more than we received, reducing our reserves Ibroadly, monev in the bank) by this amount, which is clearly not 5U5tainable in the long term. Please pray for the financial position of the church, as we face the future challenge of the additional cost of new workers and also maintaining an old and ageing building. Please take the time to review your own financial position and, if you haven't already, please consider regular giving. gift aid and your legacy position. Please give thanks for Liz and all the work she does each week to look after the church finances and pray for additional workers to help her In th15 important ministry. Nell Hooper -#ii iii, I Thls Trustees, Annual Report was approved by the PCC and slgned on thelr behalf bv Revd. Philip J Coekin (Chair of the PCC). Revd. P J Coekln ............................ This is my report to the Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish (PCC) of Holy Trinity. Eastbourne, at the tlme of the Annual Report for the year ended 31" December 2025. The Financial Report and the Accountant's comments are contained in a separate document. H()ly Iriiiify Church, Ea.?IhLllJI ne fru%tvvs Repurl ?U2.£
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HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Parochlal Church Ct)uncll Dr Idango Adoki The Revd Philip Coekin Mr Neil Hooper Mr Colin M8clnneB Mr Gary Holland Dr Le8ley Dawson Mrs Hilary Hartley Mrs Paul8 08bom rs Elizabeth EoI¥8rd8 Mr EC Parkman Uiss Sophie Dovies-Jone$ Mr Ohjsoga Adebambo Mr Stuart Mcmillan Miss Aligon Wtsavtrr Ch•rlty IEngl•nd •nd W•l••) 1130382 Prlnclp•l •ddr••• Holy Trfntty Church Trinity Place E8Btbourn8 Ea8t Su68ex BN21 3BX Ind•p•nd•nt •x•mln•v Cc41n D8d$wdl FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Lirnrted Ch8nlry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Su888x BN21 1 BF 8•nk•rn CAF Bank 2S Kino8 Hill Avenue Klngs Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE CONTENTS g• Statement of Parothial Church Counul's responsibilities Independent examin•ls r•port Stolemanl of financial 8tX6vWle$ Slalement of ffinandal pOtiC Note8 to the fin•n¢S813t•t•m•nts e-23
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The P8rochlal Church Councal are responsible lor preparing the Parochial Churth Councils Report and the ffinanual st818menls in accordance wlh applicable law and Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pr8¢ti¢e). The law applicable to charities in England and tsI¢S requires Ihe P8roth101 Churth Coundl lo prepare ffinan¢l•l statements for each financial year whl¢h give a true and falr vlew of the 5181& of aff8irs of th$ clwrch and of Ihe incoming resources and application of r¢source$ of the chur¢h for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Parochial Church Counal are required to.. select sultable accovnting policies and Ihen opply them consistently., obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., m8ke judgemenis and estimates that are reasonable and prudeit stale whether appllcable accounting stand8rd5 have been followed, subject to any rnateTld departures d18d03ed and èxplained in the finanu81 Stsloments.. and prèpare the finanaal statements on the going concern ba8is unle88 It 18 inappropriate lo presu that the tharity will continu• in operation. The Parochial Church Coundl am reBponBibl8 foi keeping 8ufficienl accounting recrxds th81 disdoBe with reasonable accuracy al any ts'me the finana81 p081tion of the thurth and enabl8 them to ensure that th8 financial 8talements cornply wlth the Charlties Act 2011, th8 Charity (Account8 and Report81 Regulations 2008 and the wovisions of Ihe trust deed. Thèy ar• also respongiL4e for s8le9uarding the 8s8els ol Ihe thufch 8rMI henc8 for laklng reasonable sleps lor the preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularllies.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE I report to the Parochial Chureh Council on my ex8mination of thè finanrjal 8t8temènts of Holy Trinity Parish Church, Eastbourne (the church) frjr the year ended 31 December 2025. Re8pon•lbllltle8 and ba818 of report As the Parothial Church Council of the church you are reSpOnBib for the prep8r8llon of Ihe financial statements in ccordance wilh the requiremanl8 of the Charitles Act 2011. I report in respect ol my examination of the ¢hurth's flnaniial 818temenls ¢8rrl&d out under se¢tion 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying Out my eKaminatiort I have lollowed Ihe Directions given by tho Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Charitie$ A¢1 2011. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•rf• •tstement Your attention is drown to the fact th81 the charity has prepared the financial 61alernents In accordance with the relevant version of the Statetnent of Recornrnended Practice applicable lo charities prep8r4ng their ffn8n¢ial Statements in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Irel8nd IFRS 1021 In preference to the Accounting 2nd Reportin9 by Charities. Statefflent of Re¢ornmended Pre1¢& Ivdued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the •xtanl regulations but has now b¥en withdrawn. l undèrstand Ihat this has been done in order for the finandal 8IAlem•nt8 to provide a tru¢ 8nd lair vlw in Accord8nc8 Wth UK G8nar8ly Accepted Arxounth'ng Practice. I have completed my examlnatlon. I conflmi that no mattor$ hav& come to my attenlSon In connection Mth Ihe exarninalion giving me c8use to believe that in any material respecl.. ¥ccounUng records were not kept in respect ol the churth a8 required by Beclion 130 01 the Charities Act 2011. the financial Btalements do not accord with thosa records.. or the financial statements do noi comply wilh the applicable requirernents concerning the form and conlent of finanaal slalem8nts sat out in the Charities IAccountB and Reports) Regulation8 2008 other than any f8quir8ment that th• finan¢i81 $lalements give a tru8 and lair view. which is not a matter conBidered a6 part ol an indendant •xamin81ion. I have no concerns And h4v¢ come acroSB no other rnatters in connection with the examination lo whic* allenlion should be drawn th1$ report in ord?r lo enable 8 proper underslandlng of the finandal statemen18 to be reached. Colln D4d•well FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Limited Chantry Hou8e 22 Upperton Roa¢J Easlboume East Sussex BN211BF Oate.. lo31 iejl
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Curr•nt flnanclal yoar Unrostrfcted Unre¥trlctgd fund• funds g•ngw¥l deilgnatsd 202S 2025 Restrlctod fund• Total Total 2025 2026 2024 Income fram.. Donations and leg8de8 Charitable activilies Other trading acts'vrties Investments 168.309 37,894 4,053 7,634 9,422 100 177.831 37.894 4,053 7,634 189,217 38,903 3,865 8,C62 Totsl Incom• 217,8 9,422 100 227,412 240,047 Exp•ndltur• on: Ralsing funds Chadtable aCtIlIes 778 278,290 778 292,769 1,229 289,341 18,269 210 Totsl •xp•ndlturn 277.068 16,289 210 293,S47 290,570 Net g8ln8llloB8e81 on inve8lmenl8 13 2,042 2,042 1,488 Nel •xpendlturn 157,1361 18.8471 11101 164,0831 149.0351 Transfers beiwe•n lunds 45,1481 45,148 N•1 mo¥•m•nt In lund• 1102,2841 38,301 11101 184,093 149.0351 R•conclliatlon of lund•: Fund balances at 1 January 2025 e67,658 210.285 422 878,345 927.380 Fund balance• at 31 O•c•mbor 2025 565.374 248.S66 312 814,252 878,34S The 818lement of finanri81 activr(ies includes all gains and IoBse8 reccqnised in Ihe year. All inrJJme and expendilure derive frorn continuing actiwbes.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Prior linanclal y•ar Unr••tricttrd Unmtdcted fund• fund• general deslgnated 2024 2024 Rtrl¢tsd fundB Total 2024 2024 N)ts Incorne Irom: Oonabons and lega0¥ Charitsble actlvitie8 Other tr8dlng athvlb"•8 Investments 158,332 38,903 3,855 8,062 21.305 9.580 189,217 38,3 3,865 8,C82 Totsl In¢orn• 209.162 21,305 9,580 240,047 Expendltur• on,. Raising lunds charitab acllvlUe8 1,229 282,195 1.229 289,341 10.382 18,784 Total exp•ndltur• 283,424 10,382 16,784 2G4J.570 Nel gain{103$?8I on inve8lmenls 13 1,488 1,488 N•t Incomellexp•ndlturn) 152,7741 10,923 17.1841 {49,0351 Transfers beh¥een fund8 56,539 158,500) 1,981 N•t mov•m•nt In fund• 3,765 147,577) 15,2231 149,0351 RèconcSll•tlon of fund•: Fund balonce8 ai 1 J8nuary 2024 663.893 257,842 5,845 927.380 Fund b•ln¢e• at 31 Decemb•r 2024 667.658 210,265 422 878.345
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Flxed ags•ts Property. plant and equipment Inveslmenl$ 15 17 498,271 69,922 531,358 65,S51 568,193 596,909 Current ¥••et• Trade and other r•c•l¥¥ble8 Cash al bank and in hand 16 14,12S 243,975 4,729 277.849 258,100 112,0411 282,578 11,1421 Current Il•blllU•• Net currnnt ••*•ts 246,059 281,430 Total I01• l••• Current Ilabllltl•• 814,252 878,345 N•t M••t• 814,252 878,345 Th• lund• of th• church Reslricted incom& funds Unrestricted lund8- general Unrestricted fund$- deslgnaled 20 22 21 312 585,374 248,566 422 687,658 210,285 814.252 878,345 The flngndal Blalernen16 w8r• approved by the Parochlal Church Council . The Revd Phlllp Coekin Member of th• Paro¢hl•l Church Councll Mr Neil Nooper M•mb•r of th• P•rochi41 Church Councll
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Aeeountlng poliele• Charity Inforniation Hoty TrSnity Parish Church, EAstbourn¢ 1$ 8 a trust govemed by the P8rothial Church Councils (POr81 Méasurè 1956. 1.1 Ba818 of preparatlon The financ1818lalernen15 h8ve been prep8red in 8ccor¢Jan¢e with thè church's goveming document, the Charitie8 Aot 2011 and 'Aceounting Bnd Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomrnended Practice 8pplic8ble to ch8ritie8 preparing their accounts in 9¢¢0rdgnce with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" The church 1$ o Publ¢ Benefil Entity 8$ defined by FRS 102. The church has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for chartties applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flow5. The ffnancl81 statemen18 have departed from the Charilies IAccounl8 end Reports) R8guIAtion8 2008 only lo the extent qUired to Provide a true and fair view. Thi5 departure h85 invJved following thè Statement of Recommended Practice for chgrilies applying FR5 102 rather Ihan the v&r$lon ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Rogulalions bul whlch has since been withdrawn. The finan¢Sal 8latemeniS 8r• pr•pared in slorfing. whi¢h 1$ Ihe lun¢Uono1 Currency of the church. Monetary mounts in these financial 8talements are r¢>unded lo lh nearest £. Th• fin¥n¢lal Slalements hav• b•8n prèpar•d under the historical cost convention, Imodified lo include th revaluaiion of Ireehold propèrti8s and to Includ• inv•stm•nt propertles and rAryrtgin financjal instruments ot lolr valu•l. The prln¢lp81 accounting pollcias adopted ar8 s•1 out balow. 1.2 Golnu ¢on¢om Al the time of gpproving th8 finanaal 8tatement8, the Parothlal Church Council have a reasonabl• expectation that the church has adequale resources lo con'nue in operational exiBlence for the foro$ee8bl future. Thus the Parochial Church CouncAI continue to adopt the going concern ba815 of accounting In preparing Ihe flnanaal stalements. 1.3 Ch•rllable fund• Unrestricled funds are avallable fcf use al the dlscTetlon of the Parochial Church Councll In furtheranc& of their charilable 0.8cl1¥es. Designated funds - monies set a8lde by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for 9pedfic future purp08e6 or proj¢¢t$. Restricted funds comprise.. a} income from trusts or endowmenls which may be expended only on th08e restrlded obSéct$ provided in the lemis ol the trust or bequest., bl donations or giants received for a speafic object or invited by the PCC for a spetyfic ¢blect for which th•y were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end of the ye8r 13 ¢arried forward as 8 balance on Ihat fund. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the church 18 legally entitled to it after any perfomian¢e cxjnditions have been met, the amounts can be meawred reliably, and it i¥ probablo thal incomg will b? receivod.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng pol1cl Iconvnuedl Voluntsry Income Colections are recogni98d when r•c8ived. Planned giving is recognised only when received. Incorne tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacges are recognised when the PCC is le9alty entitled to the amount due. Incorn? from Inve•tments Dividends are 8ccounted for ¥then due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as th8y accnje. All oth•r In¢om• All olh•r incom• is r8¢ognl8ed when ills iecelvable. Galn8 and1089•8 on Inv•8tm•nt? Realised gains are recognised when the investments èro sold. Unreali8ed gains and losses are accounted lor on revaluation on 31 D8c•mb•r. 1.5 Exp•ndltur• Expendrture is recognised once there is a legal or con8lTUCtive oblig8tion to tronsfer economic benefit to g third party, il is probable that a trgnsfer of economic nefit8 will b8 requlred In settlement, and the omounl of Ihe obligation can be measured reliably. ExpendEtur• 15 da56ified by activity. The cost6 of each aclfvity are made up ol ihe total of dIrt COBIS and Shared ¢0515. induding support costs involved in undertaking each activity, Direct costs altributable to a single activily are allocated difectty to that activtty. Shared c06ts whlch contribule lo more than one activity and support costs whith are not 8llribut8ble to a single activity bre apportioned belween those activities on 8 b8315 ¢on¥i¥lenl vthh Ihe use of resources. Central slaff costs are allocated on the basis of Iirne Spent, and d&prea8bon eh8rge8 are 811ocated on the portion of the aSBel'8 use. ReBouTce8 expended are accounled for on an accnJ8ls basis and ara Accounted for gr065. Gr•nts GranlB and donali¢)n6 are accounted for when paid over or ¥then awarded where the award created a tinding obligatson on the PCC. hurch actlvltle¥ The dioces8n parish eoniribution 18 accounted for when paid. Any parish conlributson unpaid al 31 December Is provided for In these accounts as an operational (though not a legall liability and 18 shown as a creditor in Ihe b818nce Bheet. 1.6 Property, plant and equlpm•nt Property, plant and equipment are initlally measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or v8luation. ntrl of depreUali and any ifflpainnenl losses. Depreciation 1$ r¢¢ognlsed 80 as lo write off the cost or valuation of a8sel¥ le8¥ their re¥idual vBlue8 over their useful livo$ on the folk)n9 b88is'. Freeheld land and buildings Property improvements Fixtures and equipment (see note below) 10% on a slr8ighl Ilne basls 25% on a straight line basis The g8in or loss ari51rig on the disposal of an a55et 15 delermined as the diffeience between the sale proceeds and the carrying vahjè of the assèt, and 1$ recognised In the $18lement of finanual 8diviti•g.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng poll¢l•s Icontlnuedl Consecrated and beneficed propety of any klnd is exduded from the a¢eounts by s.9612} of the Charities Act 1993. Movable church fijrnishing he by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty lor disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 1st January 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore suth assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual Items 8cquired since 1st January 2000 have been capitalised in the 8ccounts and depreci8ted over their useftjl e¢¢)noml¢ lilè. 1.7 Non-curront Inv••tment8 Fixed ossei Invesimenls 8re initially measured 81 Iransacbon price exduding Iransa¢lion cos18. and are $ub$¢qunUy measurèd al fair value at each rporting date. Ch8ng•s in tsir valu& are recognised in nel in¢omellexpendllurel for the yoar. Transaction r031¥ are expensod as Incvrred. 1.8 Impairment ol non4urr•nt a•••ts At each r8POrtin9 and dalo, the ¢hur¢h r•view$ th¢ ¢arylng amounts of ils tangib18 asstts to determine wh8ther there is any indic4lion that Ihose 8$$8ts have Suffe an impaimiènt loss. 11 any such IndaOn exists, the recov&rabl8 amounl of th• a$$t 1$ •$Um•t•d In ordir lo d8t•miln8 th8 axt•nl of th8 impalrtmnl loss lif any). 1,9 Caah and camh 8quivol•nt• Cash and cash equivalents includ• cash in h8nd, d8p0s8 h•ld al cg11 with banks, other 5hort-tenn liquid inveslmenls with origlnal maturities ol three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borfowings in current liabilitsès. 1.10 Flnanclal In•trum•nt• Tho chuich has elected lo apply the provisions of Sedicfi 11 '8a61c Financlal InBtrumenls' of FRS 102 lo all ol 11$ finandal In$lrumenl8. Flnand81 in¥lruments 8re recognised in the chur¢h'$ balan $h&el when lh• ¢hur¢h boc¢m8 P8rty lo the eontr8ciual provisions of the Instrument. Finandal 8ssets and liabilities are tsflset, with the nèt omounts presented in th* finanaal statements, when there is a legally anlorceable righl lo sel off lh8 rau&gniAed amounts and thar8 is an intantion lo settle on 8 net basis or to re81is• the ass and 80111$ Ihe118bllity simultanu$ly. 8•sle Iln•ncl•l •Mets Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances. are i0.811Y measured al transaction price induding transaction costs and are 5ubsequentty caffied at amortised cost Using the effective interest rnethod unless the arrangernenl conslrtutes a financing transaction. where the IrBn5adion is measured at the present value of Ihe fvture receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets da55ified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 AEcountlng pollcl•s IContlnu•dl B•sie financial li•biliti•s 8asic finandal l18tlitiCS, induding trade 8nd other payables and bank 108ns are initially recognised at Ifan$8¢tlon pri¢e unle$$ th& arrangement constitutes 8 fln8n¢lng transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value ol the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabditi•s classified a8 payable wthin one yèar ara not amortis8d. Debt in8trument8 are 8ub8equenlly carried al amortised cost, using the effective Snteresl rate melhod. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or servlces that have been acquired in th¢ ordlnory ¢ourse of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classSfied as current habilitiès if payment is due within on• yeBr or less. If not, they are presented as non-current li8bililies. Trade p8yab188 8re recognised inibalty al trBn5bCtion wlce and subsequentty measured at amort15ed c051 using thg gffgclive inl¢i9s1 melhod. Dere¢ognltlon of Iln•n¢l•l Il•bllltl•s Fln8nrAal liabilttie5 are derecognised when the church's contractual obligations expire or are dlscharged or cancelled. 1.11 Employ b•nèlSt• The cost ol any unUd hollday enlitlemenl 18 r•cogni$d In the p¢rlod Sn which the employee'6 Servkes are received. Termination beneflts are racognised irnmediataty as an expense ¥then the church is demonstrably committed to terminote the employment of an employee or to provide terminalion benefrts. 1.12 R•tlr•m•nt b•n•flto Hoty Trinity, Eastbourne partirip8les In Ihe Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. CWPF is adFrini8tered by the Churth of England Pensions Board, whith holds the CWPF 981$ $eparat8ty from thos ol the Employer and other participating employers. CWPF ha$ h¥0 s¥ctions'. 1. the Deffined 8enfil$ Scheme 2. th¢ P•n$ion Bullder Scheme. whl¢h h88 tsyo subsedon8'. a. a deferred annuity s¢¢lion known as Pènsion Builder Classic, and, b. a cash bglance sOn known a$ Ponsion Buildèr 2014. P•n•lon Bulld•r Seh•m• Both sections of the Pension Bulder S¢h¢me 8re dassed as dofined benefll schemes. P•nslon Bulld•r Classlc provldes a pension. accumulated from contributions paid and nVerted into a deferred annvity duiing employment based on term5 Set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from lime to time. Discrets'onary increases may also be 8dded. depending on investment returns and other factors. P•nslon Bullder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum which members use to Provide benefits at l'rement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. Discreb'onary bonuses may be added belore retirement, depending on inveBlmenl retums and other factors. Th8 accowt, plus any bonuses dedared is payable, unreduced, from age 65. There is no sub-division of assets behyeen emFloyers in each Section of the Pension BuildeT Scheme. The scheme is considered to be a mumi-employer scheme as described in Se(*ion 28 of FRS 102. This Is because it 15 not posSie to attribute the Pension Bvilder Scheme's 853ets and liabilities to 3peafic ernployers and means that contribulions are accounted for as if the Scherne were a defined contribution scherne. The Fensions c0515 charged lo Ihe SOFA in the ye?r are the conlributiry7S P8yable12025.. £1118, 2024-. £3080).
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACCOUnn9 pollcl•s lconllnul A valuallon ol the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out On every three years. The most recent v8luBlbn w85 carried out as at 31 December 2022. For thé Pènsion Builder Closs1¢ $edl¢n, lh• valuation rèvaal•d a surplus of £34.8m on the ongoing assumptions used. Al the mo$t recent annual review effective 1 January 2026, the Board ¢hoge to gronl o dis¢reWon8ry bonvs of 10'k to both pension8 not yet in paytnenl and penslons In p8ymenl In respect ol seNi¢* pnor to April 1997,. and 8 bonus on pensions in payrnent in respèct ol post April 1997 seThice so that the pension increase was al$0 1 OVO (where usuolly it would be calculated based on inflation up to an annual cap of 5Vo for pensions in payment in resped of seNice prior to April 200e and 2.SVo for pensions in pasfnent in respect of service post April 20061. This followed improvements in the funding position over 2025. There is no requirement lor deficlt payments at the cuwrenl time. For the Pen8ion Builder 2014 section, the valuation r8vealed a surF4us of £8.5rn on the ongoing assumptions used. Th•re Is no requirement for deficAt paymen16 al the current tsme. The n•xt valuation is being carried out as at 31 Decernber 2025. Thelogal $lru¢ture of the scherne 15 such that if another employer 1911$, Holy Trfnlly, Eg$lboum• could bKom• responsible for paying a sh¥re of the l•iled employer's pension l18.1111e8. Crbtlcal accountlng Mtlm•t•• and ludgam•nt• In the eppllcolion of the ¢hurch'8 8ttOung polid¢g, the Parochiol Church Council are requ1r to mok8 judgements. estimales and assumptions about th8 carrying amount of assals and liabilities that are not readity 8pparenl from other source8. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hi3toriG91 experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual resu118 may differ Irom Ihese estimates. The estimates and undetying a8sumption8 are reviewed on an ongoing ba8ls. Rev161ons to accounllng estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimale is revised where the rewsion affects mly thal period, or In Ihe period of the revision and future periodB where the Tevislon affects both current and luture pèriodg. 10-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Oonatlon¥J Jnd1oycl•8 Unmtrleted Unregtrlct•d R•trlct•d lun0 fund fund¥ general de•lgnated 202S 2026 Total Total 2025 2025 2024 Donations and gift8 LegacleB r•c8ivabl• Grants 180,820 620 7,069 9,422 100 170,142 620 7,069 172,228 16,989 188,309 9.422 100 177,831 189,217 Donatlon• and glft• Active planned gin9 Active planned giwng gift aid recovered CollectlonJ al all 8ervice Sundry dongtion8 and appeals 125,059 30,242 3,016 2,303 7.995 1.427 100 133.154 31,869 3.018 2,303 140,192 25,853 4.152 2,031 160,820 9,422 100 170,142 172,22B Grant• rvcolvable Trinity Foundation Tfu•t LiBted aCeS of WOT6hlp scem8 soo 8,569 500 6,589 18,989 7,Cfj9 7,069 18,989
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Donatlom and l•ga¢l IContInu) For th• y•ar ended 31 D•c•mb•r 2024 unTtrIctd Llnrotrfct•d R••trfct•d fund• funds fund• gvn•r•l dMlgnat•d 2024 2024 Total 2024 2024 Donations and gifts Gr8nl$ 141,993 18.339 20.655 9.580 172,228 18,989 158,332 21.305 9,580 189,217 Donatlom and o1ft• Active planned glving Actlve planned glving glft 8ld recoverod Collection5 at all services Sundry donallon$ and gppe818 113.722 22.088 4.152 2.031 16.890 3.788 9.580 140,192 25,853 4.152 2,031 141.993 20,855 9,580 172,228 Grant• rnc•l¥abl• Trlnlly FoundalSon Twst 18.339 850 18,989 18.339 650 16,989 12-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Ch•rltstsl• actItio• Church fw• Tthlty C•htr• Chamb•rf•ln rn•d F•nt Church hall Tolll 2026 Church activibe3 Charitable rental incom8 Conlributs'ons towards 1.878 1,878 28,967 13,200 13.417 2.350 7,049 7.049 1,878 20,248 13,417 2,350 37,894 For th• y•ar •nd•d 31 D•c•ml)•r 2024 Chuvch f•M Cttllrch •v•nM Thnlty C•ntr• Cttwnb•rt•ln v•nt rmd r•nt Church h1 l•tUng Tot•1 Z024 Church 8ctlvltl88 Charhable r•nlAI incom• Conlributlons toward 907 2,254 3.161 27.935 13.200 14,140 595 7,807 7,807 907 2,254 21.007 14,140 595 38,gJ3 Incom• from oth•r tr•dlng •ctlvS1101 Unr••trlcted Unre•trbct•d rund• fund• 2025 2D24 Fetes and fundraising evenl$ Bookslall 3.377 676 3.337 528 other trading acts'viti•s 4,053 3,865 13
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Income from Inve9tmentJ Unr••trlct•d Unre•trlcted fund• fund• 2025 2024 Intwest and divldends 7,634 8.062 Exp•ndltyY• on r•l•lng fund• Unre•trictgd Unr••trlcted fund¥ lund• 2025 2024 Tr•dlng co•t• 8ook81811 778 1.229 14-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Expenditure on charitable activ5tleg Church actlvlt5e• Church activitlo$ 2020 2024 Dlrect Staff co8lB Depreaation and impairm&nl Church running expenses Diocesan contribulon Other rjergy costs Malor building work Regular church mainlen•nce Church hall running costs Upkeep of services Sundry, b•nk and contingency Trainlng 30,859 39,848 58,373 64,992 7,848 3B,265 31,145 1,389 2,890 887 82,517 37,796 62,621 60,000 6,380 21,632 1,389 2,991 1,086 117 278,278 276,531 Grant lundlng of aclivltitss (Bee nol• 9) 13,7C 10,050 Shar• of •upport ind gov•manco co•t• {M• not• 101 Grwernanr 2.793 2,780 292,789 289,341 An•ty•l• by fund Unrg$lrictod fund$- general Unrestricted funds- designated Restrict8d lundg 278,290 16,269 210 262,195 10,382 18,784 292,769 289,341 15-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Grnnts payable Church Church activities 2024 2025 Grgnl$ lo in$lilulion8'. A Passion For Life Sussex Gospèl PartneryJhlp Christian Institute M8tlhew 25 Mis$lon ColE Evangelical Coun Release Inteingtional Grace Advocacy Chur¢h So¢?&ty Care AMIE GAFCON Crosslink8 ReNew Conference Afd¢8 Inland Ml¥¥Son 250 4,500 1,500 400 500 1,000 1,100 500 250 soo 500 2.250 1,000 400 250 1.1)00 1,100 400 250 soo 400 250 200 1,(QO 1,000 12.200 8,800 GrAnt8 to indlviduals 1.500 1.250 13,700 10,OSO 10 Support Ct* illoc•t•d to icllvbil Church •ctlvStle• 2025 Total 2024 Govemance 2.793 2.780 2025 2024 Govomanc• co•ts compr1••: Independent exBminerfs f888 Accountancy 730 2,3 720 2,040 2,793 2.760 16-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11 Parochlal Church Councll One member of the Parochlal Church Council12024'. three) w88 employed gs a staff member of Ihe church and received iemuneiatton {not in their rapacity as rnewnbtrs of the Parochial Church Councall. The cDsl lo the church. including solary and pension contributions wos as lolows.. Miss Alison Weaver- £012024.. £4,345) Mrs Elizabeth Edwards- £25,96612024'. £24,834> Mis5 Sophie Davies-Jones- £012024.. £10,865) The aulhorrty for IheBe paymenlB IB induded in the chuich's govs)rnSng do¢ument. No other rnembers of the Parothial Church Council lor any p&rson$ ¢onnected wlh them) Taceived any remuner8tlon or beneffil8 frgrn the churth during the yegr. During the yeor the members of the P8rochial chh Council donated a total of £55,44612024.. £35,071110 the church. 12 Employ•• Th6 avoroge monthly nurnb8r of employees during the year waa., 2025 Numb•r 2024 Numb omce manager Head ol music rnini•lry Ministry as8OCi8t8 AB818lJnl lo office rnanager Cl8an8r Tot81 Employm•nt cost• 2026 2024 Wages and salaries Soual securily costs Other pension c0611 29,741 77.409 2,028 3.080 1.118 30,859 82.517 There were no employees whose annual remuner¥tson was more than £60,000. 13 Gain nd lo•*•• on Inv••tm•nts Unrnstrfct•d Unr•gtricted fund• fund• 2025 2024 Gainslllossesl arising on.. Revaluation of invesiments 2,042 1,488 17-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 14 T•x•tion Tha choliiy is exempt from taxalion on ils actNilies because 811 its income is applied ftsr thoritable purposes. 15 Prop•rty, plant and •qulpm•nt Frnthold land Prop•rty FlxtUM8 and bulldlngi Impro¥•rn•nt• •qulprMrt Tot•1 Colt At 1 January 2025 Addition8 415.Th)0 348.430 46,994 6,7eo 810,424 6.760 Al 31 Deetmber 2025 415.O)0 348,430 53,754 817,184 Dopreclatlon and Impalmi•nt At 1 January 2025 DepredBtlon charged In tho year 241.053 34.843 38,012 279.065 39,848 At 31 December 2026 275.898 43,017 318,913 C•rrylng wnount At 31 December 2025 415,IM)O 72,534 10.737 49B.271 At 31 Dmber 2024 415.OJO 107,377 8,981 531,358 16 Trnd• and oth•r rnc•lv•ble• 2026 2024 Amount• falllng du• thIn on• y?•r: Other receivaL4eB Pr*paym•nt8 and aCCfu•d incom• 13,172 953 3,898 1,031 14,125 4,729 18
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17 Fljted InVtmonts Ugt•d Inv••kn•nts Cost or valuutlon AI 1 JAnuary 2025 Add1ulls ValuatiM th8nge8 65,551 2.330 2,041 Al 31 Dacember 2025 69,922 Carrylng amount Al 31 Dectsmb¢r 2025 89,922 Al 31 Oe¢•mbor 2024 65,551 The holdlng 8t 31 Oecember 2025 w89 45,769.78 shares 12024.. 43,958.52 8h8re81 al a market v8lue of £69,922.4712024.' £65,551). 18 Curr•nt Il*blllts 2020 2024 Other taxation and 80dal securty Acuuals and delerred Income 152 11,889 201 941 12,041 1,142 19 R•tlr•rn•nt ben•fit •ch•m 2020 2024 D•fln•d contrlbutlen •ch•m•• Charg? lo profll or loss In re8pect of defin conlrfbullon 8chemg8 1.118 3,D80 The church operate8 a defined contribution pension scherne for all qualifying employees. The a55ets of the scheme are held separately from those of the church in an independenlly administered fund. See accounling polirie5 1.12 for further details. 19-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 20 Rg¥Jtrlctgd fund¥ The restricled funds ol the charrty eomprisè th• unexpended balance3 of donations and grants held on trust sUbCt lo speaffic cond1b'cS by don$ as to th8y may be used. At 1 January 2025 Incomlng ourc R•¥ource• eynd•d Tr•n•f•rn At31 December 2025 Ministry gnd relief fund Wedding 422 1210) 212 100 loo 422 loo 12101 312 Prn¥10 y•ar. At l J•nu•ry 2024 Ineomlng r••ource• R••ourc• •xp•nd•d Tran•fern At31 D•c•mb•r 2024 Mlnl8try and r•liel fund Kltchen equipment Min181ry 9380&ole 422 1,355 3.868 422 11,35SI {15.4091 9.580 1,961 5,845 9.580 116.7641 1,961 422 Mlnlgtry and r•ll•f lund these gre monies glven to be used al the discretron of the Incumbent lo r•li•ve hardshlp. Kltch•n •qulpm•nt this fund represen13 8 donation made for the purcha8e of non malor 4t•m8 lor tho thurch kltchen. The remaining funds wer8 u8ed in 2024 and the fund is now closed, Mlnl•try a••ocl•t• thls fund was to coveT the Cost of a ministry a88ocial&. All funds wor8 sp8nt in tha previous year and the fund is now closed. Weddlng IhiB fund is lo cover Ihe cost of a wedding which was ¢an¢elled In 8 prevlous year, but ho5 been served fcf a lulure event.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 21 Unrestricted fund8- deslgnated These are unTeslTicted funds which are materi81 lo the ¢hur¢h's actiwlies, At 1 Janu¥ry 2028 In¢omlng R••ouree8 r••our¢o• •xp•nd•d Trangfer At31 Oecember 2025 Building for Growth Mission support fund HT advocacy Staffing Trinity Studlo8 183,891 2.450 24,124 7,907 1191 (13,7(M)I 18801 30.000 13,000 120,0001 20,000 2,148 221.579 1.750 3.439 21,320 478 195 1,320 11.8701 210,265 9,422 118,289) 45,148 248,5e6 Pr•vlou• y•ar. At 1 J•nu•ry 2024 In¢omlng R•¥wr¢•s •ource• •xpend•d Trnn•f•rn At31 D•cember 2024 Buildlng for Growth Mission support fund HT advocacy 233,548 20,145 170,0001 11,500 183.681 2,4SO 24,124 (10,0501 13321 23,298 1.180 2S7,842 21.305 {10,3821 {58,5001 210,265 Bulldlng for Gmvrth - Ihl$ hJnd18 glvlng by th• eongr•gots'on for projects deslgned to grow the church. boih spiritually and in number. Ml•8lon support lund- IhS8 fun¢J18 lo Support mi88lons at home and abroad. HT advo¢•cy - Ihls fund 8how8 mcn¢y put ?sid¢ for the employment of a HT advocacy wother and related expenses. Stafflng. this fund represents money put aside for expen6es in relation to staffing. Thnlty Studlo8 - this fund r8pres8nls money pul gside for expen6es in relation to Triniiy Sludlo6. 21
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 22 UnreBtrlcted fund¥ The unreslrl¢ted funds of Ihe ¢harrty comprise the unexpended balances ol donations and 9rants whlch ar6 not subled lo spgrific condlllon5 by donors and gfantor8 as to how they may be vsed. Thes8 indude designated funds whid) have been sel aside out of unreslri¢led fijnds by the trustees for speoffic purposes. At 1 J•nu•ry 2025 Incoming r•8our¢•• Rexourc •xp•nd•d Tr•n¥Jf•r¥ GaSns and lo••e• At31 D•cember 2025 General funds Revoluatlon rejjerve 252,658 217,890 1277,Ce81 145,1481 2,042 150,374 415,000 415,000 Pr•vlou• Yr. At l J•nu•ry 2024 Incornlng r••our¢ R••ource¥J •xp•nd•d Trnn•for¥ O•ln• And lo•• At31 Ottemb•r 2024 G¢ner81 fund6 Revaluation reserve 248.893 209,182 1263,424) 5fj,539 1,488 252.658 415.000 415,000 -22-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 23 Analy•i8 of nel aB8ets between lund• Unr••trl¢ted Unrestslcted lunds fund• gen•r•l d•slgnated 2025 2025 R•strlcted fund• Total 2025 2025 At 31 Docornber 2025.. Properly. plant and equipmant Inve81menl8 CuNent as8et81lliatN'likne81 498,271 69,922 {2.8191 498,271 89,922 248,059 248,S68 312 585,374 248,586 312 814,252 Unwtrlct•d Unr••trict•d fund• fundB g•rt•r•l d••lgnat•d 2024 2024 Re4trlctsd funds Total 2024 2024 At 31 D•c•mb•r 2024: Property, plant and 8quipm8nt Invtr$lmenl8 Currenl a8881sllliobilitiesl 531.358 65,551 70.749 531,358 85,551 281.436 210,285 422 667,658 210,285 422 678,345 24 Oporntlng commbtm•nt• At the reportlng end dale the church had oulsl¥ndlng commitments for future mlnlmum 18ase payment6 Lmdtrr nonwcancellatlè co8rating18ases, whi¢h f811 due 0$ foll¢)w8'. 2025 2024 thin one year Between and five years 3,024 6,804 3,024 9,828 9.828 12,852 25 R•lat•d party tran•action¥ There were no related paty transactions in the year except the transaction¥ with Ihe members of the P8rochi81 Church Council are di5dosed in note 11. -23-
Charlty rngl•irntion number 1130382 (England and Wal) HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Caladine Chorlered Certified Accountants
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Parochlal Church Ct)uncll Dr Idango Adoki The Revd Philip Coekin Mr Neil Hooper Mr Colin M8clnneB Mr Gary Holland Dr Le8ley Dawson Mrs Hilary Hartley Mrs Paul8 08bom rs Elizabeth EoI¥8rd8 Mr EC Parkman Uiss Sophie Dovies-Jone$ Mr Ohjsoga Adebambo Mr Stuart Mcmillan Miss Aligon Wtsavtrr Ch•rlty IEngl•nd •nd W•l••) 1130382 Prlnclp•l •ddr••• Holy Trfntty Church Trinity Place E8Btbourn8 Ea8t Su68ex BN21 3BX Ind•p•nd•nt •x•mln•v Cc41n D8d$wdl FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Lirnrted Ch8nlry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Su888x BN21 1 BF 8•nk•rn CAF Bank 2S Kino8 Hill Avenue Klngs Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE CONTENTS g• Statement of Parothial Church Counul's responsibilities Independent examin•ls r•port Stolemanl of financial 8tX6vWle$ Slalement of ffinandal pOtiC Note8 to the fin•n¢S813t•t•m•nts e-23
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The P8rochlal Church Councal are responsible lor preparing the Parochial Churth Councils Report and the ffinanual st818menls in accordance wlh applicable law and Uniled Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pr8¢ti¢e). The law applicable to charities in England and tsI¢S requires Ihe P8roth101 Churth Coundl lo prepare ffinan¢l•l statements for each financial year whl¢h give a true and falr vlew of the 5181& of aff8irs of th$ clwrch and of Ihe incoming resources and application of r¢source$ of the chur¢h for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Parochial Church Counal are required to.. select sultable accovnting policies and Ihen opply them consistently., obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP., m8ke judgemenis and estimates that are reasonable and prudeit stale whether appllcable accounting stand8rd5 have been followed, subject to any rnateTld departures d18d03ed and èxplained in the finanu81 Stsloments.. and prèpare the finanaal statements on the going concern ba8is unle88 It 18 inappropriate lo presu that the tharity will continu• in operation. The Parochial Church Coundl am reBponBibl8 foi keeping 8ufficienl accounting recrxds th81 disdoBe with reasonable accuracy al any ts'me the finana81 p081tion of the thurth and enabl8 them to ensure that th8 financial 8talements cornply wlth the Charlties Act 2011, th8 Charity (Account8 and Report81 Regulations 2008 and the wovisions of Ihe trust deed. Thèy ar• also respongiL4e for s8le9uarding the 8s8els ol Ihe thufch 8rMI henc8 for laklng reasonable sleps lor the preventlon and detection of fraud and other Irregularllies.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE I report to the Parochial Chureh Council on my ex8mination of thè finanrjal 8t8temènts of Holy Trinity Parish Church, Eastbourne (the church) frjr the year ended 31 December 2025. Re8pon•lbllltle8 and ba818 of report As the Parothial Church Council of the church you are reSpOnBib for the prep8r8llon of Ihe financial statements in ccordance wilh the requiremanl8 of the Charitles Act 2011. I report in respect ol my examination of the ¢hurth's flnaniial 818temenls ¢8rrl&d out under se¢tion 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying Out my eKaminatiort I have lollowed Ihe Directions given by tho Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Charitie$ A¢1 2011. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•rf• •tstement Your attention is drown to the fact th81 the charity has prepared the financial 61alernents In accordance with the relevant version of the Statetnent of Recornrnended Practice applicable lo charities prep8r4ng their ffn8n¢ial Statements in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Irel8nd IFRS 1021 In preference to the Accounting 2nd Reportin9 by Charities. Statefflent of Re¢ornmended Pre1¢& Ivdued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the •xtanl regulations but has now b¥en withdrawn. l undèrstand Ihat this has been done in order for the finandal 8IAlem•nt8 to provide a tru¢ 8nd lair vlw in Accord8nc8 Wth UK G8nar8ly Accepted Arxounth'ng Practice. I have completed my examlnatlon. I conflmi that no mattor$ hav& come to my attenlSon In connection Mth Ihe exarninalion giving me c8use to believe that in any material respecl.. ¥ccounUng records were not kept in respect ol the churth a8 required by Beclion 130 01 the Charities Act 2011. the financial Btalements do not accord with thosa records.. or the financial statements do noi comply wilh the applicable requirernents concerning the form and conlent of finanaal slalem8nts sat out in the Charities IAccountB and Reports) Regulation8 2008 other than any f8quir8ment that th• finan¢i81 $lalements give a tru8 and lair view. which is not a matter conBidered a6 part ol an indendant •xamin81ion. I have no concerns And h4v¢ come acroSB no other rnatters in connection with the examination lo whic* allenlion should be drawn th1$ report in ord?r lo enable 8 proper underslandlng of the finandal statemen18 to be reached. Colln D4d•well FCA FCCA DChA Caladine Limited Chantry Hou8e 22 Upperton Roa¢J Easlboume East Sussex BN211BF Oate.. lo31 iejl
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Curr•nt flnanclal yoar Unrostrfcted Unre¥trlctgd fund• funds g•ngw¥l deilgnatsd 202S 2025 Restrlctod fund• Total Total 2025 2026 2024 Income fram.. Donations and leg8de8 Charitable activilies Other trading acts'vrties Investments 168.309 37,894 4,053 7,634 9,422 100 177.831 37.894 4,053 7,634 189,217 38,903 3,865 8,C62 Totsl Incom• 217,8 9,422 100 227,412 240,047 Exp•ndltur• on: Ralsing funds Chadtable aCtIlIes 778 278,290 778 292,769 1,229 289,341 18,269 210 Totsl •xp•ndlturn 277.068 16,289 210 293,S47 290,570 Net g8ln8llloB8e81 on inve8lmenl8 13 2,042 2,042 1,488 Nel •xpendlturn 157,1361 18.8471 11101 164,0831 149.0351 Transfers beiwe•n lunds 45,1481 45,148 N•1 mo¥•m•nt In lund• 1102,2841 38,301 11101 184,093 149.0351 R•conclliatlon of lund•: Fund balances at 1 January 2025 e67,658 210.285 422 878,345 927.380 Fund balance• at 31 O•c•mbor 2025 565.374 248.S66 312 814,252 878,34S The 818lement of finanri81 activr(ies includes all gains and IoBse8 reccqnised in Ihe year. All inrJJme and expendilure derive frorn continuing actiwbes.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Prior linanclal y•ar Unr••tricttrd Unmtdcted fund• fund• general deslgnated 2024 2024 Rtrl¢tsd fundB Total 2024 2024 N)ts Incorne Irom: Oonabons and lega0¥ Charitsble actlvitie8 Other tr8dlng athvlb"•8 Investments 158,332 38,903 3,855 8,062 21.305 9.580 189,217 38,3 3,865 8,C82 Totsl In¢orn• 209.162 21,305 9,580 240,047 Expendltur• on,. Raising lunds charitab acllvlUe8 1,229 282,195 1.229 289,341 10.382 18,784 Total exp•ndltur• 283,424 10,382 16,784 2G4J.570 Nel gain{103$?8I on inve8lmenls 13 1,488 1,488 N•t Incomellexp•ndlturn) 152,7741 10,923 17.1841 {49,0351 Transfers beh¥een fund8 56,539 158,500) 1,981 N•t mov•m•nt In fund• 3,765 147,577) 15,2231 149,0351 RèconcSll•tlon of fund•: Fund balonce8 ai 1 J8nuary 2024 663.893 257,842 5,845 927.380 Fund b•ln¢e• at 31 Decemb•r 2024 667.658 210,265 422 878.345
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Flxed ags•ts Property. plant and equipment Inveslmenl$ 15 17 498,271 69,922 531,358 65,S51 568,193 596,909 Current ¥••et• Trade and other r•c•l¥¥ble8 Cash al bank and in hand 16 14,12S 243,975 4,729 277.849 258,100 112,0411 282,578 11,1421 Current Il•blllU•• Net currnnt ••*•ts 246,059 281,430 Total I01• l••• Current Ilabllltl•• 814,252 878,345 N•t M••t• 814,252 878,345 Th• lund• of th• church Reslricted incom& funds Unrestricted lund8- general Unrestricted fund$- deslgnaled 20 22 21 312 585,374 248,566 422 687,658 210,285 814.252 878,345 The flngndal Blalernen16 w8r• approved by the Parochlal Church Council . The Revd Phlllp Coekin Member of th• Paro¢hl•l Church Councll Mr Neil Nooper M•mb•r of th• P•rochi41 Church Councll
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Aeeountlng poliele• Charity Inforniation Hoty TrSnity Parish Church, EAstbourn¢ 1$ 8 a trust govemed by the P8rothial Church Councils (POr81 Méasurè 1956. 1.1 Ba818 of preparatlon The financ1818lalernen15 h8ve been prep8red in 8ccor¢Jan¢e with thè church's goveming document, the Charitie8 Aot 2011 and 'Aceounting Bnd Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recomrnended Practice 8pplic8ble to ch8ritie8 preparing their accounts in 9¢¢0rdgnce with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191" The church 1$ o Publ¢ Benefil Entity 8$ defined by FRS 102. The church has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for chartties applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flow5. The ffnancl81 statemen18 have departed from the Charilies IAccounl8 end Reports) R8guIAtion8 2008 only lo the extent qUired to Provide a true and fair view. Thi5 departure h85 invJved following thè Statement of Recommended Practice for chgrilies applying FR5 102 rather Ihan the v&r$lon ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice which is referred lo in the Rogulalions bul whlch has since been withdrawn. The finan¢Sal 8latemeniS 8r• pr•pared in slorfing. whi¢h 1$ Ihe lun¢Uono1 Currency of the church. Monetary mounts in these financial 8talements are r¢>unded lo lh nearest £. Th• fin¥n¢lal Slalements hav• b•8n prèpar•d under the historical cost convention, Imodified lo include th revaluaiion of Ireehold propèrti8s and to Includ• inv•stm•nt propertles and rAryrtgin financjal instruments ot lolr valu•l. The prln¢lp81 accounting pollcias adopted ar8 s•1 out balow. 1.2 Golnu ¢on¢om Al the time of gpproving th8 finanaal 8tatement8, the Parothlal Church Council have a reasonabl• expectation that the church has adequale resources lo con'nue in operational exiBlence for the foro$ee8bl future. Thus the Parochial Church CouncAI continue to adopt the going concern ba815 of accounting In preparing Ihe flnanaal stalements. 1.3 Ch•rllable fund• Unrestricled funds are avallable fcf use al the dlscTetlon of the Parochial Church Councll In furtheranc& of their charilable 0.8cl1¥es. Designated funds - monies set a8lde by the PCC out of unrestricted funds for 9pedfic future purp08e6 or proj¢¢t$. Restricted funds comprise.. a} income from trusts or endowmenls which may be expended only on th08e restrlded obSéct$ provided in the lemis ol the trust or bequest., bl donations or giants received for a speafic object or invited by the PCC for a spetyfic ¢blect for which th•y were given. Any balance remaining unspent al the end of the ye8r 13 ¢arried forward as 8 balance on Ihat fund. 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the church 18 legally entitled to it after any perfomian¢e cxjnditions have been met, the amounts can be meawred reliably, and it i¥ probablo thal incomg will b? receivod.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng pol1cl Iconvnuedl Voluntsry Income Colections are recogni98d when r•c8ived. Planned giving is recognised only when received. Incorne tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the income is recognised. Grants and legacges are recognised when the PCC is le9alty entitled to the amount due. Incorn? from Inve•tments Dividends are 8ccounted for ¥then due and payable. Interest entitlements are accounted for as th8y accnje. All oth•r In¢om• All olh•r incom• is r8¢ognl8ed when ills iecelvable. Galn8 and1089•8 on Inv•8tm•nt? Realised gains are recognised when the investments èro sold. Unreali8ed gains and losses are accounted lor on revaluation on 31 D8c•mb•r. 1.5 Exp•ndltur• Expendrture is recognised once there is a legal or con8lTUCtive oblig8tion to tronsfer economic benefit to g third party, il is probable that a trgnsfer of economic nefit8 will b8 requlred In settlement, and the omounl of Ihe obligation can be measured reliably. ExpendEtur• 15 da56ified by activity. The cost6 of each aclfvity are made up ol ihe total of dIrt COBIS and Shared ¢0515. induding support costs involved in undertaking each activity, Direct costs altributable to a single activily are allocated difectty to that activtty. Shared c06ts whlch contribule lo more than one activity and support costs whith are not 8llribut8ble to a single activity bre apportioned belween those activities on 8 b8315 ¢on¥i¥lenl vthh Ihe use of resources. Central slaff costs are allocated on the basis of Iirne Spent, and d&prea8bon eh8rge8 are 811ocated on the portion of the aSBel'8 use. ReBouTce8 expended are accounled for on an accnJ8ls basis and ara Accounted for gr065. Gr•nts GranlB and donali¢)n6 are accounted for when paid over or ¥then awarded where the award created a tinding obligatson on the PCC. hurch actlvltle¥ The dioces8n parish eoniribution 18 accounted for when paid. Any parish conlributson unpaid al 31 December Is provided for In these accounts as an operational (though not a legall liability and 18 shown as a creditor in Ihe b818nce Bheet. 1.6 Property, plant and equlpm•nt Property, plant and equipment are initlally measured al cost and subsequently measured at cost or v8luation. ntrl of depreUali and any ifflpainnenl losses. Depreciation 1$ r¢¢ognlsed 80 as lo write off the cost or valuation of a8sel¥ le8¥ their re¥idual vBlue8 over their useful livo$ on the folk)n9 b88is'. Freeheld land and buildings Property improvements Fixtures and equipment (see note below) 10% on a slr8ighl Ilne basls 25% on a straight line basis The g8in or loss ari51rig on the disposal of an a55et 15 delermined as the diffeience between the sale proceeds and the carrying vahjè of the assèt, and 1$ recognised In the $18lement of finanual 8diviti•g.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng poll¢l•s Icontlnuedl Consecrated and beneficed propety of any klnd is exduded from the a¢eounts by s.9612} of the Charities Act 1993. Movable church fijrnishing he by the Vicar and Churchwardens on special trust for the PCC and which require a faculty lor disposal, are accounted as inalienable property unless consecrated. They are listed in the church's inventory which can be inspected. For inalienable property acquired prior to 1st January 2000 there is insufficient cost information available and therefore suth assets are not valued in the accounts. Individual Items 8cquired since 1st January 2000 have been capitalised in the 8ccounts and depreci8ted over their useftjl e¢¢)noml¢ lilè. 1.7 Non-curront Inv••tment8 Fixed ossei Invesimenls 8re initially measured 81 Iransacbon price exduding Iransa¢lion cos18. and are $ub$¢qunUy measurèd al fair value at each rporting date. Ch8ng•s in tsir valu& are recognised in nel in¢omellexpendllurel for the yoar. Transaction r031¥ are expensod as Incvrred. 1.8 Impairment ol non4urr•nt a•••ts At each r8POrtin9 and dalo, the ¢hur¢h r•view$ th¢ ¢arylng amounts of ils tangib18 asstts to determine wh8ther there is any indic4lion that Ihose 8$$8ts have Suffe an impaimiènt loss. 11 any such IndaOn exists, the recov&rabl8 amounl of th• a$$t 1$ •$Um•t•d In ordir lo d8t•miln8 th8 axt•nl of th8 impalrtmnl loss lif any). 1,9 Caah and camh 8quivol•nt• Cash and cash equivalents includ• cash in h8nd, d8p0s8 h•ld al cg11 with banks, other 5hort-tenn liquid inveslmenls with origlnal maturities ol three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borfowings in current liabilitsès. 1.10 Flnanclal In•trum•nt• Tho chuich has elected lo apply the provisions of Sedicfi 11 '8a61c Financlal InBtrumenls' of FRS 102 lo all ol 11$ finandal In$lrumenl8. Flnand81 in¥lruments 8re recognised in the chur¢h'$ balan $h&el when lh• ¢hur¢h boc¢m8 P8rty lo the eontr8ciual provisions of the Instrument. Finandal 8ssets and liabilities are tsflset, with the nèt omounts presented in th* finanaal statements, when there is a legally anlorceable righl lo sel off lh8 rau&gniAed amounts and thar8 is an intantion lo settle on 8 net basis or to re81is• the ass and 80111$ Ihe118bllity simultanu$ly. 8•sle Iln•ncl•l •Mets Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances. are i0.811Y measured al transaction price induding transaction costs and are 5ubsequentty caffied at amortised cost Using the effective interest rnethod unless the arrangernenl conslrtutes a financing transaction. where the IrBn5adion is measured at the present value of Ihe fvture receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets da55ified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 AEcountlng pollcl•s IContlnu•dl B•sie financial li•biliti•s 8asic finandal l18tlitiCS, induding trade 8nd other payables and bank 108ns are initially recognised at Ifan$8¢tlon pri¢e unle$$ th& arrangement constitutes 8 fln8n¢lng transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value ol the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabditi•s classified a8 payable wthin one yèar ara not amortis8d. Debt in8trument8 are 8ub8equenlly carried al amortised cost, using the effective Snteresl rate melhod. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or servlces that have been acquired in th¢ ordlnory ¢ourse of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classSfied as current habilitiès if payment is due within on• yeBr or less. If not, they are presented as non-current li8bililies. Trade p8yab188 8re recognised inibalty al trBn5bCtion wlce and subsequentty measured at amort15ed c051 using thg gffgclive inl¢i9s1 melhod. Dere¢ognltlon of Iln•n¢l•l Il•bllltl•s Fln8nrAal liabilttie5 are derecognised when the church's contractual obligations expire or are dlscharged or cancelled. 1.11 Employ b•nèlSt• The cost ol any unUd hollday enlitlemenl 18 r•cogni$d In the p¢rlod Sn which the employee'6 Servkes are received. Termination beneflts are racognised irnmediataty as an expense ¥then the church is demonstrably committed to terminote the employment of an employee or to provide terminalion benefrts. 1.12 R•tlr•m•nt b•n•flto Hoty Trinity, Eastbourne partirip8les In Ihe Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. CWPF is adFrini8tered by the Churth of England Pensions Board, whith holds the CWPF 981$ $eparat8ty from thos ol the Employer and other participating employers. CWPF ha$ h¥0 s¥ctions'. 1. the Deffined 8enfil$ Scheme 2. th¢ P•n$ion Bullder Scheme. whl¢h h88 tsyo subsedon8'. a. a deferred annuity s¢¢lion known as Pènsion Builder Classic, and, b. a cash bglance sOn known a$ Ponsion Buildèr 2014. P•n•lon Bulld•r Seh•m• Both sections of the Pension Bulder S¢h¢me 8re dassed as dofined benefll schemes. P•nslon Bulld•r Classlc provldes a pension. accumulated from contributions paid and nVerted into a deferred annvity duiing employment based on term5 Set and reviewed by the Church of England Pensions Board from lime to time. Discrets'onary increases may also be 8dded. depending on investment returns and other factors. P•nslon Bullder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum which members use to Provide benefits at l'rement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member. Discreb'onary bonuses may be added belore retirement, depending on inveBlmenl retums and other factors. Th8 accowt, plus any bonuses dedared is payable, unreduced, from age 65. There is no sub-division of assets behyeen emFloyers in each Section of the Pension BuildeT Scheme. The scheme is considered to be a mumi-employer scheme as described in Se(*ion 28 of FRS 102. This Is because it 15 not posSie to attribute the Pension Bvilder Scheme's 853ets and liabilities to 3peafic ernployers and means that contribulions are accounted for as if the Scherne were a defined contribution scherne. The Fensions c0515 charged lo Ihe SOFA in the ye?r are the conlributiry7S P8yable12025.. £1118, 2024-. £3080).
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 ACCOUnn9 pollcl•s lconllnul A valuallon ol the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out On every three years. The most recent v8luBlbn w85 carried out as at 31 December 2022. For thé Pènsion Builder Closs1¢ $edl¢n, lh• valuation rèvaal•d a surplus of £34.8m on the ongoing assumptions used. Al the mo$t recent annual review effective 1 January 2026, the Board ¢hoge to gronl o dis¢reWon8ry bonvs of 10'k to both pension8 not yet in paytnenl and penslons In p8ymenl In respect ol seNi¢* pnor to April 1997,. and 8 bonus on pensions in payrnent in respèct ol post April 1997 seThice so that the pension increase was al$0 1 OVO (where usuolly it would be calculated based on inflation up to an annual cap of 5Vo for pensions in payment in resped of seNice prior to April 200e and 2.SVo for pensions in pasfnent in respect of service post April 20061. This followed improvements in the funding position over 2025. There is no requirement lor deficlt payments at the cuwrenl time. For the Pen8ion Builder 2014 section, the valuation r8vealed a surF4us of £8.5rn on the ongoing assumptions used. Th•re Is no requirement for deficAt paymen16 al the current tsme. The n•xt valuation is being carried out as at 31 Decernber 2025. Thelogal $lru¢ture of the scherne 15 such that if another employer 1911$, Holy Trfnlly, Eg$lboum• could bKom• responsible for paying a sh¥re of the l•iled employer's pension l18.1111e8. Crbtlcal accountlng Mtlm•t•• and ludgam•nt• In the eppllcolion of the ¢hurch'8 8ttOung polid¢g, the Parochiol Church Council are requ1r to mok8 judgements. estimales and assumptions about th8 carrying amount of assals and liabilities that are not readity 8pparenl from other source8. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on hi3toriG91 experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual resu118 may differ Irom Ihese estimates. The estimates and undetying a8sumption8 are reviewed on an ongoing ba8ls. Rev161ons to accounllng estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimale is revised where the rewsion affects mly thal period, or In Ihe period of the revision and future periodB where the Tevislon affects both current and luture pèriodg. 10-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Oonatlon¥J Jnd1oycl•8 Unmtrleted Unregtrlct•d R•trlct•d lun0 fund fund¥ general de•lgnated 202S 2026 Total Total 2025 2025 2024 Donations and gift8 LegacleB r•c8ivabl• Grants 180,820 620 7,069 9,422 100 170,142 620 7,069 172,228 16,989 188,309 9.422 100 177,831 189,217 Donatlon• and glft• Active planned gin9 Active planned giwng gift aid recovered CollectlonJ al all 8ervice Sundry dongtion8 and appeals 125,059 30,242 3,016 2,303 7.995 1.427 100 133.154 31,869 3.018 2,303 140,192 25,853 4.152 2,031 160,820 9,422 100 170,142 172,22B Grant• rvcolvable Trinity Foundation Tfu•t LiBted aCeS of WOT6hlp scem8 soo 8,569 500 6,589 18,989 7,Cfj9 7,069 18,989
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Donatlom and l•ga¢l IContInu) For th• y•ar ended 31 D•c•mb•r 2024 unTtrIctd Llnrotrfct•d R••trfct•d fund• funds fund• gvn•r•l dMlgnat•d 2024 2024 Total 2024 2024 Donations and gifts Gr8nl$ 141,993 18.339 20.655 9.580 172,228 18,989 158,332 21.305 9,580 189,217 Donatlom and o1ft• Active planned glving Actlve planned glving glft 8ld recoverod Collection5 at all services Sundry donallon$ and gppe818 113.722 22.088 4.152 2.031 16.890 3.788 9.580 140,192 25,853 4.152 2,031 141.993 20,855 9,580 172,228 Grant• rnc•l¥abl• Trlnlly FoundalSon Twst 18.339 850 18,989 18.339 650 16,989 12-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Ch•rltstsl• actItio• Church fw• Tthlty C•htr• Chamb•rf•ln rn•d F•nt Church hall Tolll 2026 Church activibe3 Charitable rental incom8 Conlributs'ons towards 1.878 1,878 28,967 13,200 13.417 2.350 7,049 7.049 1,878 20,248 13,417 2,350 37,894 For th• y•ar •nd•d 31 D•c•ml)•r 2024 Chuvch f•M Cttllrch •v•nM Thnlty C•ntr• Cttwnb•rt•ln v•nt rmd r•nt Church h1 l•tUng Tot•1 Z024 Church 8ctlvltl88 Charhable r•nlAI incom• Conlributlons toward 907 2,254 3.161 27.935 13.200 14,140 595 7,807 7,807 907 2,254 21.007 14,140 595 38,gJ3 Incom• from oth•r tr•dlng •ctlvS1101 Unr••trlcted Unre•trbct•d rund• fund• 2025 2D24 Fetes and fundraising evenl$ Bookslall 3.377 676 3.337 528 other trading acts'viti•s 4,053 3,865 13
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Income from Inve9tmentJ Unr••trlct•d Unre•trlcted fund• fund• 2025 2024 Intwest and divldends 7,634 8.062 Exp•ndltyY• on r•l•lng fund• Unre•trictgd Unr••trlcted fund¥ lund• 2025 2024 Tr•dlng co•t• 8ook81811 778 1.229 14-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Expenditure on charitable activ5tleg Church actlvlt5e• Church activitlo$ 2020 2024 Dlrect Staff co8lB Depreaation and impairm&nl Church running expenses Diocesan contribulon Other rjergy costs Malor building work Regular church mainlen•nce Church hall running costs Upkeep of services Sundry, b•nk and contingency Trainlng 30,859 39,848 58,373 64,992 7,848 3B,265 31,145 1,389 2,890 887 82,517 37,796 62,621 60,000 6,380 21,632 1,389 2,991 1,086 117 278,278 276,531 Grant lundlng of aclivltitss (Bee nol• 9) 13,7C 10,050 Shar• of •upport ind gov•manco co•t• {M• not• 101 Grwernanr 2.793 2,780 292,789 289,341 An•ty•l• by fund Unrg$lrictod fund$- general Unrestricted funds- designated Restrict8d lundg 278,290 16,269 210 262,195 10,382 18,784 292,769 289,341 15-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH. EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Grnnts payable Church Church activities 2024 2025 Grgnl$ lo in$lilulion8'. A Passion For Life Sussex Gospèl PartneryJhlp Christian Institute M8tlhew 25 Mis$lon ColE Evangelical Coun Release Inteingtional Grace Advocacy Chur¢h So¢?&ty Care AMIE GAFCON Crosslink8 ReNew Conference Afd¢8 Inland Ml¥¥Son 250 4,500 1,500 400 500 1,000 1,100 500 250 soo 500 2.250 1,000 400 250 1.1)00 1,100 400 250 soo 400 250 200 1,(QO 1,000 12.200 8,800 GrAnt8 to indlviduals 1.500 1.250 13,700 10,OSO 10 Support Ct* illoc•t•d to icllvbil Church •ctlvStle• 2025 Total 2024 Govemance 2.793 2.780 2025 2024 Govomanc• co•ts compr1••: Independent exBminerfs f888 Accountancy 730 2,3 720 2,040 2,793 2.760 16-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11 Parochlal Church Councll One member of the Parochlal Church Council12024'. three) w88 employed gs a staff member of Ihe church and received iemuneiatton {not in their rapacity as rnewnbtrs of the Parochial Church Councall. The cDsl lo the church. including solary and pension contributions wos as lolows.. Miss Alison Weaver- £012024.. £4,345) Mrs Elizabeth Edwards- £25,96612024'. £24,834> Mis5 Sophie Davies-Jones- £012024.. £10,865) The aulhorrty for IheBe paymenlB IB induded in the chuich's govs)rnSng do¢ument. No other rnembers of the Parothial Church Council lor any p&rson$ ¢onnected wlh them) Taceived any remuner8tlon or beneffil8 frgrn the churth during the yegr. During the yeor the members of the P8rochial chh Council donated a total of £55,44612024.. £35,071110 the church. 12 Employ•• Th6 avoroge monthly nurnb8r of employees during the year waa., 2025 Numb•r 2024 Numb omce manager Head ol music rnini•lry Ministry as8OCi8t8 AB818lJnl lo office rnanager Cl8an8r Tot81 Employm•nt cost• 2026 2024 Wages and salaries Soual securily costs Other pension c0611 29,741 77.409 2,028 3.080 1.118 30,859 82.517 There were no employees whose annual remuner¥tson was more than £60,000. 13 Gain nd lo•*•• on Inv••tm•nts Unrnstrfct•d Unr•gtricted fund• fund• 2025 2024 Gainslllossesl arising on.. Revaluation of invesiments 2,042 1,488 17-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 14 T•x•tion Tha choliiy is exempt from taxalion on ils actNilies because 811 its income is applied ftsr thoritable purposes. 15 Prop•rty, plant and •qulpm•nt Frnthold land Prop•rty FlxtUM8 and bulldlngi Impro¥•rn•nt• •qulprMrt Tot•1 Colt At 1 January 2025 Addition8 415.Th)0 348.430 46,994 6,7eo 810,424 6.760 Al 31 Deetmber 2025 415.O)0 348,430 53,754 817,184 Dopreclatlon and Impalmi•nt At 1 January 2025 DepredBtlon charged In tho year 241.053 34.843 38,012 279.065 39,848 At 31 December 2026 275.898 43,017 318,913 C•rrylng wnount At 31 December 2025 415,IM)O 72,534 10.737 49B.271 At 31 Dmber 2024 415.OJO 107,377 8,981 531,358 16 Trnd• and oth•r rnc•lv•ble• 2026 2024 Amount• falllng du• thIn on• y?•r: Other receivaL4eB Pr*paym•nt8 and aCCfu•d incom• 13,172 953 3,898 1,031 14,125 4,729 18
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 17 Fljted InVtmonts Ugt•d Inv••kn•nts Cost or valuutlon AI 1 JAnuary 2025 Add1ulls ValuatiM th8nge8 65,551 2.330 2,041 Al 31 Dacember 2025 69,922 Carrylng amount Al 31 Dectsmb¢r 2025 89,922 Al 31 Oe¢•mbor 2024 65,551 The holdlng 8t 31 Oecember 2025 w89 45,769.78 shares 12024.. 43,958.52 8h8re81 al a market v8lue of £69,922.4712024.' £65,551). 18 Curr•nt Il*blllts 2020 2024 Other taxation and 80dal securty Acuuals and delerred Income 152 11,889 201 941 12,041 1,142 19 R•tlr•rn•nt ben•fit •ch•m 2020 2024 D•fln•d contrlbutlen •ch•m•• Charg? lo profll or loss In re8pect of defin conlrfbullon 8chemg8 1.118 3,D80 The church operate8 a defined contribution pension scherne for all qualifying employees. The a55ets of the scheme are held separately from those of the church in an independenlly administered fund. See accounling polirie5 1.12 for further details. 19-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 20 Rg¥Jtrlctgd fund¥ The restricled funds ol the charrty eomprisè th• unexpended balance3 of donations and grants held on trust sUbCt lo speaffic cond1b'cS by don$ as to th8y may be used. At 1 January 2025 Incomlng ourc R•¥ource• eynd•d Tr•n•f•rn At31 December 2025 Ministry gnd relief fund Wedding 422 1210) 212 100 loo 422 loo 12101 312 Prn¥10 y•ar. At l J•nu•ry 2024 Ineomlng r••ource• R••ourc• •xp•nd•d Tran•fern At31 D•c•mb•r 2024 Mlnl8try and r•liel fund Kltchen equipment Min181ry 9380&ole 422 1,355 3.868 422 11,35SI {15.4091 9.580 1,961 5,845 9.580 116.7641 1,961 422 Mlnlgtry and r•ll•f lund these gre monies glven to be used al the discretron of the Incumbent lo r•li•ve hardshlp. Kltch•n •qulpm•nt this fund represen13 8 donation made for the purcha8e of non malor 4t•m8 lor tho thurch kltchen. The remaining funds wer8 u8ed in 2024 and the fund is now closed, Mlnl•try a••ocl•t• thls fund was to coveT the Cost of a ministry a88ocial&. All funds wor8 sp8nt in tha previous year and the fund is now closed. Weddlng IhiB fund is lo cover Ihe cost of a wedding which was ¢an¢elled In 8 prevlous year, but ho5 been served fcf a lulure event.
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 21 Unrestricted fund8- deslgnated These are unTeslTicted funds which are materi81 lo the ¢hur¢h's actiwlies, At 1 Janu¥ry 2028 In¢omlng R••ouree8 r••our¢o• •xp•nd•d Trangfer At31 Oecember 2025 Building for Growth Mission support fund HT advocacy Staffing Trinity Studlo8 183,891 2.450 24,124 7,907 1191 (13,7(M)I 18801 30.000 13,000 120,0001 20,000 2,148 221.579 1.750 3.439 21,320 478 195 1,320 11.8701 210,265 9,422 118,289) 45,148 248,5e6 Pr•vlou• y•ar. At 1 J•nu•ry 2024 In¢omlng R•¥wr¢•s •ource• •xpend•d Trnn•f•rn At31 D•cember 2024 Buildlng for Growth Mission support fund HT advocacy 233,548 20,145 170,0001 11,500 183.681 2,4SO 24,124 (10,0501 13321 23,298 1.180 2S7,842 21.305 {10,3821 {58,5001 210,265 Bulldlng for Gmvrth - Ihl$ hJnd18 glvlng by th• eongr•gots'on for projects deslgned to grow the church. boih spiritually and in number. Ml•8lon support lund- IhS8 fun¢J18 lo Support mi88lons at home and abroad. HT advo¢•cy - Ihls fund 8how8 mcn¢y put ?sid¢ for the employment of a HT advocacy wother and related expenses. Stafflng. this fund represents money put aside for expen6es in relation to staffing. Thnlty Studlo8 - this fund r8pres8nls money pul gside for expen6es in relation to Triniiy Sludlo6. 21
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 22 UnreBtrlcted fund¥ The unreslrl¢ted funds of Ihe ¢harrty comprise the unexpended balances ol donations and 9rants whlch ar6 not subled lo spgrific condlllon5 by donors and gfantor8 as to how they may be vsed. Thes8 indude designated funds whid) have been sel aside out of unreslri¢led fijnds by the trustees for speoffic purposes. At 1 J•nu•ry 2025 Incoming r•8our¢•• Rexourc •xp•nd•d Tr•n¥Jf•r¥ GaSns and lo••e• At31 D•cember 2025 General funds Revoluatlon rejjerve 252,658 217,890 1277,Ce81 145,1481 2,042 150,374 415,000 415,000 Pr•vlou• Yr. At l J•nu•ry 2024 Incornlng r••our¢ R••ource¥J •xp•nd•d Trnn•for¥ O•ln• And lo•• At31 Ottemb•r 2024 G¢ner81 fund6 Revaluation reserve 248.893 209,182 1263,424) 5fj,539 1,488 252.658 415.000 415,000 -22-
HOLY TRINITY PARISH CHURCH, EASTBOURNE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ICONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 23 Analy•i8 of nel aB8ets between lund• Unr••trl¢ted Unrestslcted lunds fund• gen•r•l d•slgnated 2025 2025 R•strlcted fund• Total 2025 2025 At 31 Docornber 2025.. Properly. plant and equipmant Inve81menl8 CuNent as8et81lliatN'likne81 498,271 69,922 {2.8191 498,271 89,922 248,059 248,S68 312 585,374 248,586 312 814,252 Unwtrlct•d Unr••trict•d fund• fundB g•rt•r•l d••lgnat•d 2024 2024 Re4trlctsd funds Total 2024 2024 At 31 D•c•mb•r 2024: Property, plant and 8quipm8nt Invtr$lmenl8 Currenl a8881sllliobilitiesl 531.358 65,551 70.749 531,358 85,551 281.436 210,285 422 667,658 210,285 422 678,345 24 Oporntlng commbtm•nt• At the reportlng end dale the church had oulsl¥ndlng commitments for future mlnlmum 18ase payment6 Lmdtrr nonwcancellatlè co8rating18ases, whi¢h f811 due 0$ foll¢)w8'. 2025 2024 thin one year Between and five years 3,024 6,804 3,024 9,828 9.828 12,852 25 R•lat•d party tran•action¥ There were no related paty transactions in the year except the transaction¥ with Ihe members of the P8rochi81 Church Council are di5dosed in note 11. -23-