Trinity Grace Church
Ramsbottom
Financial Statement
Year Ended
31" March 2025

TRINITY GRACE CHURCH
Receipts and Payments Account
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
2024/25
2024125
Designated
Funds
2024125
Last Year
Receipts
General
Funds
Totsl Funds
Totsl Funds
Donations, legacies and similar income
Requlorlncome
Collections
81,C65
15,203
34,140
81,1%5
15,2C
34,140
107,414
13,515
27,59)
Gift Aid
Eldersupport
Reqularlncome Su&totol
1*1414
148,519
Occaslonal Income
Gifts and Donations
Preachers, expenses
Legacies
Trainin8 Fund
Miscellaneous income
2,226
1,656
9.550
2,226
2,591
9.5x1
10,470
10,470
2,360
Occaslonol Income5u&totol
24262
Incomesub totol
Grants
ecial A
eal - Ukraine
Grnnts Sub totol
Total Recelpts

TRINrrY GRACE CHURCH
Receipts and Payments Account
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
2024125
General
Funds
2024125
Designated
Fund5
2024
25
Last Year
Payments
Total Funds
Totsl Funds
Charitable Pa
ments
In
Evan
Ikol Work
Pastor's and Elders, Salaries, ERNI and Ex
Mi55iona
ort
TGC Preachers, Ex
enses- seNian
Visltin
5 eakers, Ex
Conferen
Courses Ex
Youth & Youn
Peo
le's Ex
Evan
elism
Evan
elical Items - books & communion wine
Evan
elical famll da
s and events- food
Subscri
tions
Licences, ind DBS checks
Tralnln
Fund
Trainee Ex
Sub-total On-
en￿5
107,731
102.594
8,550
1,755
L165
otherchurthes
975
975
enses
enses
enses
726
371
981
529
5%
529
115
360
1,038
2,675
L522
815
815
en5es
870
870
Evan
elicol Wo
131,074
ular Runnln
Electrici
and Gas
Bulldln
cleanln
and ref use collettlon
maintenan￿ & servicin
Stems
Insurance
Com
uter Ex
Bank Char
Su&total R ularRunftln
1,578
1,578
2,667
764
2,624
L572
245
303
1,696
ense5
es
287
287
9.175
Occaslonal Runnln
enses
se5
1,393
614
2,226
1,393
614
2IXI
Re
airs and Renewals
Fumlt*Jre and e
ul
ment
& decoration
Accountan
Fees
Le al Fees
Ind lano
Joine
2,214
1,7(M)
Su&totol Occ051onal Runnln
ses
Evangelical Works & Runnln8 Expenses Sub total

TRINITY GRACE CHURCH
Receipts and Payments Account
1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025
2024125
Genernl
Funds
2024
25
2024
25
Last Year
Payments (contlnued)
Designated
Funds
Totsl Funds
Total Funds
Mo
ments
Annual Prindpal and Interest
One-off Pa
ments
21775
Mort8a8e Payments Sub total
Total Payments
Net of recelpts/(poyments)
Total funds as at last year end - see below
Total Cash fvnds this year end
31st Marth 31st March 31st M•rth
L•5t Y••r
General
Funds
Desl8nated
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Total Funds
Ca$h fvnds
Bank current account
3L
Bank de
oslt account
Cash/Floats
Total cash funds
A8r•e balances wlth recelpts and pwnents a¢¢ounts
Non monet•
assets for ch•rl
Land and buildln
MotorvehScles
Fixtures and E
'sownu
439.
439,
ment
141
Non-monètary Assèts Sub total
Uabllltbes
Mort
Uabllldes Sub total
Sl8ned by one ortwo trustees on behalf of all the trustees
Date of
roval
Signature
Prlnt Name
.4.J .

Notes
Missionary and Overseas Support & Special Appeals 2024125
Date
Organization
May 24
June 24
June 24
June 24
June 24
June 24
June 24
June 24
Porta Trust
Reformation Today
Middle East Reformed Fellowship (M.E.R.F.)
Barnabas Fund.
Release International
TASTE {Nigeria)'
Slavic Gospel Association
TRAIN Kenya,
1,000
3,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
Total
10,000
Ex
lanato
Notes
i)
The Porta Trust collects and channels funds in the UK to advance Christian faith in Portuguese
speaking countries, especially In support of the House of Ants In Mozamblque, a day centre
which supports over 350 needy children daily, providing food, medical care, the teaching of basic
skills and the sharin8 of God's Word in the Bible.
Reformation Today is the UK charity that collects 8nd channels UK funds for Afrlcan Pastors
Conferences. These conferences are designed for pastors who may not have had formal
theological training, and have been held in various African countries. including Nigeria,
Kenya, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Ghana, and South Africa.
M.E.R.F. is an evangelical Christian missionary organization which serves in the Middle East,
North Africa, and Asia on behalf of Reformed Churches and believers worldwide.
Founded in 1968, |Release Internationa
is a UK-based Christian ministry, supportin8 believers
around the world who are persecuted for Christ and the Bospel.
TASTE seeks to demonstrate the love of Christ as they serve disadvantaged communities in
Ni8eria. A primary focus is on the provision of clean drinking water supplies provided from
borehole developed by TASTE for the community.
Slavic Gospel Association is committed to working in partnership with local churches across
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, helping them to address the particular challenges of building
the Church of Jesus Christ in former Communist lands.
TRAIN (Kenya) is a charity that supports the work of the gospel in Kenya. The title stands for
"Truth Reaching Africa In Need" One of the principal areas of work is in Western Kenya amongst
the Pokot people.
Barnabas Fund is an international, interdenominational Christian aid agency that supports
Christians who face discrimination or persecution as a consequence of their faith. It channels aid
to projects run by national Christians in more than 50 countries. NB as the Fund is under scrutiny
by the Charity Commission. the church 15 reviewing any future contributions to the Barnabas
Fund.
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Accountin
Conventions
l) Under Section 133 of the 2011 Charity Act, charities registered in England are allowed to prepare
'Receipts and Payments Accounts, provided their annual gross income is less than £250,000.
Accordingly, these accounts fully comply with these accountlng arrangements.
2) 'Desi8nated Funds, are financial resources set aside by the Charity, at the Trustees, discretion, for a
specific purpose such as supportin8 a trainin8 program or a specific project to meet the Church's long-
term goals of spreadin8 the word of God.

Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom
Reglstered Charity No. 1170543
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom for
the year ended 31" March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act,). 5 report in respect of my
examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying
out my examination I have followed all the applicable direction5 given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5llbl of the Act.
I confirm that according to Section 145 of the Charity Act 2011,1 am qualified to be an independent
examiner, and the Trustees of Trinity Grace Church are confident that I have the ability and practical
experience to undertake this task.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the
Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other
than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Name:
Peter Lowe
Address:
4 Sims Close
Ramsbottom
Bury
BLO 9NT
Date:
th
30 November 2025

Trustees. Annual Report for the period
Period start date
Period end date
From
024
To
2025
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity name
Trinity Grace Church
Other names charlty is known by
Formerly known as Ramsbottom Independent Evangelical
Church
Registered charity number (if any)
1170543
Charlty's principal address
5-9 Bridge Street
Ramsbottom
Bury
Postcode
BLO 9AB
Name8 of the charlty tru8te88 who manage the charlty
Dates acted rf not for whole
ear
Tru81ee name
Offlce {If anyl
Name of person {or body) entitled
loa
oint trustee
ifan
Church Member's Meeting
Anthony Flanders
Oliver Allmand-
Smith
Robert Stredder
Chairperson
Jeffrey Kinsley
Maurice Blezard
Church secretary
Church treasurer
IbpNari Erekosima
Richard Sharples
Peter Johnston
Graham Westwell
Matthew Flanders
Darrin Gilchrist
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Names of the trustees for the Gharity, if any. (for example, any Gustodian trustees)
Nama
Datas acted if not for whole
èar
The Church Growth trust (Holding
Trustees)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional inforniation)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff mgmbers (Optional infonnation)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Description of the charity'8 trusts
Governed by constitution dated 20th May 2015
Type of governing document
How the charity is constituted
Charitable Unincorporated Organisation
Trustee selection methods
Trustees appointed by the church membership according to the
constitution dated 201h May 2015
Additional governance issues (Optlonal infomiation
You may choose to include
additional information, where
relevant. about:
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees;
the charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works;
• relationship with any related
parties.,
trustees, consideration of
major risks and the system
and procedures to manage
them.
Section C
Ob'ectives and activities
The church is known as Trinity Grace Church. "Trinity" because the
chief purpose of this local church is to worship the triune God in Spirit
and in Truth. "Grace" because this church exists to proclaim to all
people the unmerited kindness of God to sinners through the Lord Jesus
Christ. "Church" because we are committed to the edification and
encouragement of our fellow brothers and sisters in love.
Summary of the objects of the
charity set out in its
governing document

In seeking to pursue the objectives of the church outlined above, the
trustees have sought to undertake activities for the public benefrt with
regard to the guidance issued by the charity commission on public
benefit.
We have sought to encourage the worship of God through our 2 public
Sunday services and public Wednesday Bible study each week.
We have sought to advance the Christian faith through various events
and meetings, for young and old. We had a number of meetings
specifically for children and young people. This included regular meetings
in term time which involved games, and bible messages. In addition to
this we also invited the public to a family fun day, a BBQ, a Bonfire Paty
and the ladies to an afternoon tea.
We have also sought to support the work of churches in our region,
providing: preachers regularly for a number of churches; giving pastoral
support to a church in Leigh and Charlesworth. In addition, we have run
events for young people from churches in our nation. We have also
sought to develop more concrete relationship with confessional Baptist
churches in the UK.
We have also sought to develop the training of men for pastoral ministry,
in conjunction with the IRBS UK. One of our young men has been
studying full time, and hopefully in the coming years he will minister in the
UK or overseas.
This year has seen giving to the advancement of the Christian faith
overseas, and the support of Christians in need. We have also enabled
members to participate in supporting churches and folk in need
throughout the world, such as the House of Ants orphanage in
Mozambique, the TASTE charity in Nigeria and churches in Kenya. In
addition, one of our trustees has made trips overseas to minister in
Nigeria, Zambia and Kenya.
Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
public benefit in relation to
these objects (include within
this section the statutory
declaration that trustees have
had regard to the guidance
Issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Additional detai18 of objectives and activities (Optional informatlon)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about:
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.

Section D
Achievements and performance
Through the work of the church. the Christian farth has been made known
to a number of people. Children have benefited from the social aspect of
their meetings and have been helped to see the truth of God and the
Christian faith. This has given them a solid grounding for their lives. A
great deal of Christian literature has been given to people in our
community, and many have had the opportunity of hearing more of the
truth of the Bible. Through our website people across the world have had
access to sermons, written articles, and videos. All this has been used to
advance the Christian faith in our community and through the world.
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity
during the year

Section E
Financial review
Ordinarily the church will not hold excessive reserves, as we believe that
the monies need to be used constantly for the achieving of our
objectives. We will seek to maintain a reserve level of £20,000 in order to
provide cover for the wages of the 3 full-time employees.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially
In deflclt
Further financial review details (Optional information)
The charty's principal source of funds is from church members, which is
given by them as a freewill offering.
You may choose to include
additional information. where
relevant about:
the charity's principal
SoUr￿S of funds (including
any fundraising);
how expenditure has
supported the key objectives
of the charity.
investment policy and
objectives including any
eth ical investment policy
adopted.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(8)
Full name{s)
Position (eg Secretary, Chair,
etc)
CrKI
Date