The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of ST Thomas A Becket, Warblington With ST James, Emsworth

The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of ST Thomas A Becket, Warblington With ST James, Emsworth is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 1128391).

The Trinity Trust is a charitable fund administered by the Parochial Church Council of Warblington with Emsworth, in conjunction with Portsmouth Diocese, and it must be used to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England. Its money came from the sale of Trinity Cottage, a property donated to the PCC. The PCC's giving is £16,200 according to its annual report, and it directs a tenth of its unrestricted planned income and offertory collections mainly to six core Christian charities.

Priority Areas

The parish directs a tenth of its unrestricted planned income and offertory collections primarily to six core Christian charities. Its Mission committee reviews this giving annually and can respond to appeals or disasters; the parish also records support for overseas mission, relief and development agencies, and home mission. Through the Trinity Trust, it awards grants to further the religious and other charitable work of the Church of England, particularly resources for rest, relaxation, recuperation and spiritual, mental or physical refreshment. Registered charities operating within the Diocese of Portsmouth can apply, alongside groups, families and individuals. Eligible projects include respite or recovery from illness or distress and activities that deepen or renew faith, such as retreats.

Themes

• Overseas mission
• Relief and development
• Home mission
• Rest and recuperation
• Spiritual refreshment

Geographic Focus

Diocese of Portsmouth.

Organisations should apply using the Trinity Trust Application Form.

Who can apply:

• Trinity Trust: Grants to other registered charities operating within the Diocese of Portsmouth whose aims comply with those set out in the Trust Purpose.

What to send:

• Trinity Trust
  • Applications from individuals must be sponsored by an appropriate person such as a religious leader or head teacher.
  • If the application covers children or vulnerable adults, provide a link to or attach a copy of the Safeguarding policy.

What the charity says:

• Applicants are advised to read the guidance carefully and note the trust’s religious emphasis.
• Applications should support the Church of England’s religious and other charitable work.
• Awardees are required to report briefly on how the grant is being spent within three months of the award.