# THE ROCHESTER GOOD STEWARDS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1174322
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 18, 2017
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1174322


## Contact

- **Address:** St.Johns Church, Amherst Road, TUNBRIDGE WELLS
- **Postcode:** TN4 9LG
- **Phone:** 01892540897



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, AS THIS IS SET FORTH IN THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC RESIDING IN THE DIOCESES OF ROCHESTER, CANTERBURY AND CHICHESTER, BY SUPPORTING, THROUGH THE MAKING OF GRANTS AND OTHERWISE,A) THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP,B) THE PROVISION OF MINISTERS FOR THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND PROVISION OF PASTORAL CARE,C) OUTREACH AND EVANGELISATION, ANDD) THE PROMOTION OF THE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND IS FOR THESE PURPOSES TO BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND (WORSHIP AND DOCTRINE) MEASURE 1974 AS ORIGINALLY ENACTED.

**Activities:** The Trust makes grants to churches to support activities consistent with its objectives, including the provision and maintenance of facilities for public worship, the provision of ministers for the conduct of public worship and provision of pastoral care, outreach and evangelism, and the promotion of awareness and understanding of the doctrine of the Church of England.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Religious Activities
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Bexley
- Bromley
- East Sussex
- Kent
- Medway
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £25500 | £34126 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £40981 | £45754 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £34000 | £25035 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £14250 | £22785 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £52912 | £27791 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Andrew Bratby — appointed June 8, 2023
- Benedict Leonard — appointed Feb. 24, 2025
- Mark Puckett — appointed July 31, 2023
- PAUL MICHAEL FREEMAN — appointed May 18, 2017