Trust Property Held for Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connexion with the Church of England

Trust Property Held for Ecclesiastical Purposes in Connexion with the Church of England is a United Kingdom registered charity (Charity number: 217492) associated with managing property for the Church of England. The trust is dedicated to holding and administering property for ecclesiastical and religious purposes connected with the Church of England.

Purpose and Activities

The trust primarily holds property to support the mission and activities of the Church of England. This includes managing church buildings, land, and other assets that serve ecclesiastical functions. The trust ensures that the properties are used or disposed of in ways consistent with their religious and charitable objectives.

Governance and Compliance

The trust operates under a governance structure that aligns with legal and ecclesiastical requirements for charities connected to the Church of England. Trustees are responsible for overseeing the trust's assets and ensuring compliance with charity law and ecclesiastical regulations. Trustee decisions regarding property management may involve:

• Disposal by gift to another trust with similar purposes.
• Sale of property with proceeds used for related ecclesiastical purposes.
• Transfer of property to national organisations to continue evangelical work.
• Application to the Charity Commission for schemes to manage use or proceeds of property consistent with trust purposes.

Status and Reporting

As of recent records, the trust's charity reporting has been noted as overdue by several months, indicating a need for updated compliance with the Charity Commission reporting requirements.

Location

The trust is based in Birmingham, England, serving in connection with the wider Church of England community.

This trust plays a specific role in conserving and administering Church of England property assets, directly supporting the ongoing mission and ministry of the Church through careful property stewardship and compliance with charity governance standards.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=217492&subid=0 [2] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/217492/full-print [3] https://causes.benevity.org/causes/826-217492 [4] https://library.cityvision.edu/orgs/trust-property-held-ecclesiastical-purposes-connexion-church [5] https://churchgrowth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Understanding-Property-Trust-Deeds-January-2020.pdf