Charity Number 1155557 Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024 Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** **Charity registration number** 1155557 **Principal address** 51 Curlew Drive Chippenham SN14 6YG **Trustees** Mr Michael Chalmers Mr David Ferguson Mr David Jeffery Mrs Rebekah Jones Mr Timothy Jones Mr Andrew Cordle Dr Peter Mead ## **Independent Examiner** MR CD Watchman ## **Bankers** CAF Bank 2 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES** The objects of the Trust are to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs appearing in the Schedule hereto in Chippenham and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit, and to fulfil such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity. Trinity Chippenham exists to share the good news of Jesus Christ and demonstrate His love in practical ways within the local community and beyond. The Church is not a building but a gathering of ordinary people of different ages and backgrounds whose lives have been changed by Jesus Christ. Guided by New Testament principles, the church seeks to be a community where people are loved, taught, and cared for, and where that love overflows to bless others. Our vision is to see the people of Chippenham discover the transforming delight of the love of the Trinity — a love found in relationship with Jesus as Lord, Saviour, and friend. ## **Our Activities** Trinity Chippenham meets every Sunday for gathered worship, teaching, and community. A full children’s programme runs concurrently, alongside midweek youth meetings and Life Groups that meet in homes for Bible study, encouragement, and prayer. The church works closely with the Chippenham CAP Centre (CC#1192100), which it launched in 2021, to support those facing financial hardship. All activities are open to everyone and free of charge, with details available at www.trinitychippenham.org. In 2024, activities included: - Parenting day (February) - Ladies seminar (February) - Easter Fun Day for kids (April) - Church weekend away (May) - Youth weekend away (June) - Church sports days (July) - Missions trip to Lushnje, Albania (July–August) - Sponsored bike ride for CAP (September) - Pre-Loved Clothes event with CAP (September) - Light Party for families (October) - All-age carol service and traditional carol service (December) ## **Lives Impacted** Trinity’s purpose is expressed most clearly in the lives it touches. For example: 3 of 13 Trinity Chippenham Report of the Trustees continued For the year ended 31 December 2024 Jo once argued with Christians, convinced faith lacked evidence — until a kind friend introduced her to the message of Jesus. After the Covid lockdowns, she visited Trinity Chippenham and found not just a church but a caring community that now feels like family. Charlotte moved from Hong Kong with all the challenges of integrating into a new culture as a teenager. At Trinity Chippenham, she has found a home, mentors, and opportunities to serve others. On a recent International Sunday, we celebrated 26 nations represented in the congregation! Stories like these reflect Trinity’s heart — to be a welcoming, supportive community where people can explore faith, grow together, and bring hope to others. ## **Public Benefit** All activities of Trinity Chippenham are undertaken for the public benefit and are open to all, regardless of background or belief. The trustees continue to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in planning and reviewing the church’s work. 2024 was an encouraging year marked by growth, participation, and the strengthening of community life. As we look ahead to 2025, Trinity Chippenham remains committed to serving the people of Chippenham and sharing the hope and love of Jesus Christ in all that we do. ## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE** Trinity Chippenham continued to meet regularly throughout 2024, maintaining a full and vibrant programme of church life. ## **Sunday Gatherings** The Sunday gathering met every week, with a consistent pattern of worship, Bible teaching, and community. Alongside the main service, children’s ministries — _TC Kids_ and _TC Tots_ — provided age-appropriate teaching and activities, helping the youngest members of the church family to learn about Jesus in a fun and engaging way. Attendance grew steadily throughout the year, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere for newcomers. For many, these weekly gatherings have been a source of strength and connection. Jo, who first came to Trinity after years of scepticism toward Christianity, describes finding not only a faith that makes sense but also a community that genuinely cares for her and her family. Stories like Jo’s illustrate the heart of Trinity’s mission in action. 4 of 13 ## **Life Groups and Midweek Activities** Life Groups continued to be central to the life of the church, offering smaller, relational settings for Bible study, prayer, and mutual care. A new group was launched during the year, bringing the total to seven by year end. These groups have been vital in helping people connect, grow spiritually, and support one another through the ups and downs of everyday life. The youth group met midweek most weeks, continuing to grow in numbers and enthusiasm. Owing to this growth, the group continued to meet in rented space, providing flexibility and room for more young people to attend. Youth leaders reported an encouraging year, with strong friendships formed and meaningful discussions about faith. ## **Community Engagement and Special Events** Trinity Chippenham hosted a variety of special events and outreach activities throughout the year, all free of charge and open to the public. Events such as the Easter Fun Day, Light Party, Pre-Loved Clothes event, and the Christmas Carol Services were particularly well attended by guests from across the local community. These activities strengthened relationships with local residents and created welcoming spaces for new people to connect. The church also continued its close partnership with the Chippenham CAP Centre (CC#1192100), providing practical help and emotional support to those experiencing financial hardship. Charlotte’s story reflects the fruit of these community connections. Having moved from Hong Kong with her family, she found friendship, mentorship, and opportunities to serve at Trinity Chippenham. What began as a search for belonging became a home where she could grow in faith and contribute to the life of the church. ## **Digital Presence** The church website (www.trinitychippenham.org) remained active throughout the year, providing information about the church and offering sermon recordings freely available to the public. This continued to be an important resource for those exploring faith, connecting from further afield, or unable to attend in person. ## **The Search for a New Home** As Trinity Chippenham continues to grow in number, the church leadership began the process of looking for a new home during 2024. A small team researched what might be involved in acquiring land and building, or acquiring a building and converting it, for use as the long-term home of Trinity Chippenham. This vision was presented to the church on the first Sunday in October, and the church was invited to contribute to a fund that will be needed to explore potential building options. The congregation responded with enthusiasm and gave above the initial target within the month. We are so thankful for the use of Hardenhuish School, but hope that one day we will be able to move into our own building in Chippenham that is suitable for many community activities. 5 of 13 ## **Summary** 2024 was an encouraging and fruitful year for Trinity Chippenham. Attendance across all activities was strong, new members were welcomed, and existing members continued to grow in faith and service. The trustees are grateful for the many volunteers whose time and energy made each ministry possible, and for the continued sense of unity, generosity, and joy within the church family. Lives like Jo’s and Charlotte’s remind us that behind every statistic and event lies a story of transformation — evidence of the ongoing impact of Trinity Chippenham’s mission to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ in our community and beyond. ## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** Trinity Chippenham raises its funds by discreet offerings from participants, many of whom choose to give by direct debit each month into the church bank account. We do not charge for participation in the normal programme of church events, and we do not pass an offering receptacle during any church gatherings. The Trustees have adopted a formal Reserves Policy in line with Charity Commission guidance. Trinity Chippenham aims to maintain general (unrestricted) reserves equivalent to approximately three to six months of regular operating expenditure to ensure financial stability and flexibility. In addition, the Trustees have designated £148,628 towards a future Facilities Fund for the purchase or long-term lease of a permanent church building, reflecting the church’s strategic goal to secure a suitable base for worship and community activities. A further £9,945 has been designated for specific ministry and mission giving opportunities. These funds remain legally unrestricted but have been set aside by Trustee decision. The level and purpose of all reserves are reviewed annually to ensure they remain appropriate to the charity’s size, commitments, and long-term vision. ## **Approved by the board and signed on its behalf by:** ___________________ Mr Michael Chalmers, Trustee 22[nd] October 2025 ___________________ Mr Timothy Jones, Trustee 22[nd] October 2025 6 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham ## Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2024 ||**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**|**2024**|**2023**| |---|---|---|---| |Reference|£
£|**£**|£| |_Income and_
_endowments from:_
_T.1_
Charitable activities
**Total**|108,940
189,385||115,145
115,145| |||**298,325**|| |||**298,325**|| |_Expenditure on:_
_T.2 & 3_
Charitable activities
**Total**|||109,516
109,516| ||||| ||104,882
39,512|**144,394**|| |||**144,394**|| |Net Income /
Expenditure|||5,629| ||4,058
149,873|**153,931**|| |_Total Funds Brought_
_Forward_
_Previous_
_year_
Total Funds Carried
Forward
to next
year|||_27,545_
33,173| ||_24,473_
_8,700_
28,531
158,573|**_33,173_**|| |||**187,104**|| 7 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Balance Sheet ## For the year ended 31 December 2024 |Reference|2024|_2023_
_2022_
_£_
_£_| |---|---|---| ||£|| |**Fixed Assets**
Cost / Value
4
Depreciation
4
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
**Creditors: Amount falling due within one year**
**Net Current Assets**
**Total Assets less current liabilities**
**Net Assets**
**The Funds of the Charity**
Restricted Income Funds
5,6
Unrestricted Income Funds
5,6||_-_
_8,832_
_-_
_-8,832_
_33,173_
_27,544_
_33,173_
_27,544_
_33,173_
_27,544_
_27544_
_33,173_
_27,544_
_33,173_
_27,544_
_5,392_
_4,439_
_27,782_
_23,105_| ||-|| ||-|| |||| |||| |||| ||187,104|| ||187,104|| |||| |||| |||| ||187,104|| |||| ||187,104|| |||| ||187,104|| |||| |||| ||158,573|| ||28,531|| |**Total Funds**|187,104|**_33,173_**
**_27,544_**| **These financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:** ___________________ Mr Michael Chalmers, Trustee 22[nd] October 2025 ___________________ Mr Timothy Jones, Trustee 22[nd] October 2025 8 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **1. Income from charitable activities** |**Unr**


**General Offerings and Gifts**
Offerings and Gifts
Special Offerings / Designated


**Gift Aid Recovered**
Gift Aid Recovered


**Ministry**
Transferred between funds
**Total**|**estricted Funds**
**Restricted Funds**
**£**
**£**
94,295
160,145|**2024**|**2023**
**£**
89,145
9,419| |---|---|---|---| ||||| |||**£**|| ||||| ||||| |||94,295|| |||159,818|| ||94,295
160,145|**254,440**|**98,564**| ||14,645
29,240||16,582| ||||| |||43,885|| ||**108,940**
**189,385**|**298,325**|**115,146**| ||-
-||0| ||||| |||-|| ||**-**
**-**|-|0| ||||| ||**108,940**
**189,385**|**298,325**|**115,146**| 9 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **2. Costs of charitable activities by fund type** |**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted Funds**
**£**
**£**
**Mission**
Grants to Individuals
-
18,552
Grants to Institutions
4,000
170
Albania Team
-
8,483|**2024**|**2023**
**£**
2381
9105| |---|---|---| ||**£**|| |||| ||18,552|| ||4,170|| ||8,483|| |_Total_
_4,000_
_27,205_|_31,205_|_11,486_| |**Ministry**
Venue
12,265
-
Administration
5,064
-
Ministry Costs
10,317
11,573
Leadership Support
73,236
-
Branding and Launch
-
-
New Building Search
-
734||10,334
7,011
20,351
60,321
13| ||12,265|| ||5,064|| ||21,890|| ||73,236|| |||| ||734|| |_Total_
_100,882_
_12,307_|_113,189_|_11,486_| |**Total**
**104,882**
**39,512**|**144,394**|**109,516**| 10 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **4. Tangible Fixed Assets** |**Cost or Valuation**
Depreciation B.Fwd|**Van**
**PA & Other**
**Equipment**
**£**
**£**
**4,032**
**4,800**
(4,032)
(4,800)
**(4,032)**
**(4,800)**
**-**
**-**|**Total**
**£**
**8,832**
(8,832)
**(8,832)**| |---|---|---| |Depreciation in Year||| |Depreciation C.Fwd||| |**Net Book Values**
at 31/12/2020||| |||**-**| 11 of 13 ## Trinity Chippenham Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 December 2024 ## **5. Movement in Funds** |**. Movement in Funds**||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |**Balance**
**01/01/24**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted Funds**
General
24,473
108,940
104,882
**24,473**
**108,940**
**104,882**
**Restricted Funds**
Facilities Fund
7,200
142,162
734
Designated Ministry/
Mission Gift
1,500
47,223
38,778
**Total**
**33,173**
**298,325**
**144,394**
**. Analysis of net assets between funds**
**Tangible**
**Fixed**
**Assets**
**Net Current**
**Assets**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted Funds**
**-**
General
28,531
**Restricted Funds**
Designated Mission Gift
-
9,945
Facilities Fund
-
148,628
**-**
**187,104**|**Balance**
**01/01/24**
**£**
24,473|**Incoming**
**Resources**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**£**
108,940
104,882||**Balance**
**31/12/24**
**£**
28,531| ||**24,473**|**108,940**
**104,882**||**28,531**| ||7,200
1,500|142,162
734
47,223
38,778||148,628
9,945| |||||| ||**33,173**
**298,325**
**144,394**|||**187,104**| |||||**Net**
**Assets**
**£**
28,531
9,945
148,628
**187,104**| ## **6. Analysis of net assets between funds** 12 of 13 CHARITY COMMISSION Independent examinerfs report on the I FCA EIWNO AND WAES accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to th• tru•l••• TftJMITY 11 11213oLLI On •cewnts kn tho ydar Chtrlty no •ny) Ii£gs£7 S•t out on pa9 I TgFX)rt to the trustees ￿ my ￿Min8￿n ofthe accounts d the thve charity {Ihe Tn￿rI for tho ygar ended 3 11 I Z ko R•spon•lbllltl•s •nd ¥ls ol r•wl 8ccixints in acc4xdance vAth Ihe rw4ulr￿nents cl tho Chartties Acl 2011 Acr). I report in respect ￿ my examinat￿) of the Trusf$ accounts carr*d oul ur#J¢r seclocm 145 rl tho 2011 Acl in Carrying c￿1 my examinatlon. I have am the Directmms gI￿n by the Chanty Ctsmmi8$ion 18r 145(5Xbl of tho Independent •xamlnorf• stal•mont ciyne to my attonth)n in connectb)n wth the examinatK)n (other than that respect." of the Charities Ad.. c tho act￿nts th'd not compty the appl￿b￿ r￿U¥eMents C£MK*mwvJ ts krfm and ewrtent d act￿nts set ¢JJl fjn the Chwths (Puounts R•KutsI Regulations 2008 than any requirement thal a¢¢wnts give a 1rue an(118T Viw V•tKh ￿ not a matter ¢*>￿"dered as part ofan ind8pendont examinatw. wrth the 0￿￿￿￿ation EO attentl￿ Sh￿1￿ be drawn In th15 rewfl in ¢x(1gr lo onable 8 Kxowr understandir*d ofthe gccounts lo bè rethd. . Fryease del•t• tha in lh• tr¥ckets Mthey d) nLN apkty. 1£ I411 Jsio f M6f Q.Arfro WAT ( Relevant prol•sslonal qualfflc*ion(•l or body (4AKT&f 6Q I6rtTTf16D [¥.{ l.A IER Oct 2018 13of13