Grace Baptist Trust Corporation

Grace Baptist Trust Corporation

Serving Churches Throughout the United Kingdom

News 2017

Data Protection - New Regulations from May 2018

12 DECEMBER 2017

On 25th May 2018, subject to Royal Assent, the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) will be replaced by the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 (GDPR). We have produced a Fact Sheet on the GDPR, specifically aimed at areas of particular relevance for churches. See our Resources page for details.

Letting a Manse - Update on Energy Performance Certificates (EPC's)

16 NOVEMBER 2017

From April 2018, landlords in England and Wales must ensure that their properties have an EPC rating of at least an E. See our Resources page for an updated Fact Sheet on the matter.

Churches We Have Helped - 2016

9 JUNE 2017

Our Churches We Have Helped page has been updated to include some of the churches we were privileged to assist financially and practically during 2016.

Expenses & Benefits Fact Sheet - Update

18 APRIL 2017

See the Resources page for our updated Fact Sheet on Expenses & Benefits. It contains the latest information on both the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates.

Annual Accounts: 2016

28 MARCH 2017

Our Annual Accounts for 2016 are available to view here.

Health & Safety: Church Responsibilities

6 FEBRUARY 2017

The Churches' Legislation Advisory Service (CLAS) has produced a Report to remind churches of their Health & Safety responsibilities under the Law. The Report can be read here.

Annual Meeting & Thanksgiving Service 2017

Click here for details of our 2017 Annual Meeting & Thanksgiving service.