FAQs

Foundations is an annual day conference uniting churches from across the region for a time of powerful Bible teaching, heartfelt worship, fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Its started as the Tent Meeting which has been running since the 1800's, in 2018 the format changed and became Foundations.

Foundations is run by a small team that are part of various churches in the Grace Baptist Association on behalf of the Grace Baptist Association (gracebaptists.org), formerly known as the Grace Baptist Association of East Anglia.

Foundations takes place at the Trinity Park Event Centre, located at:
Trinity Park
Felixstowe Road
Ipswich
IP3 8UH
Trinity Park is easily accessible from the A12, and the nearest train station is Ipswich Station. From there, a regular bus service operates to stops close to Trinity Park.

The programme will be available on the day of the conference and will also be published online on our website.

The timings for Foundations will be very similar to previous years. Because we’re in a new venue, we’re still finalising the exact schedule, but we expect the day to begin at roughly 10:00am, as it has in past years.

We all have a responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns. To report a concern, please speak to a member of the team on the day and ask for Adam Blowes.

No — absolutely not! Foundations is open to everyone, regardless of church background. Whether you’re from another denomination, exploring faith, or simply curious, you are very welcome. We’d love to see you at Foundations!

We have two seminar venues:
– A main venue seating up to 400 people
– A secondary venue seating up to 100 people (allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis)
All meetings and seminars will be recorded and made available afterwards on our YouTube Channel and in the Media section of the website.

Tickets can be purchased through our Ticket provider Zeffy by clicking the Book Now link at the top of the page.

If you would like to pay with cash then this will be possible on the day. Please head to the kiosk on the left as you enter the main building and you will be able to buy your ticket there.

Yes, we would prefer if you could book your ticket online as this helps us to understand numbers but we understand that you may prefer to pay in person by either cash or card.

If you have any questions then please email us a hello@foundations-conference.org.uk or use the contact form on the home page.

Although we don’t have a specific group booking option, you can still make a group booking for your church.
You will need to enter the details of each delegate individually when booking, as every attendee receives their own unique ticket.

It may be helpful to look at the online booking system beforehand to see what information is required—especially if you are booking children on behalf of other parents—so that you have everything ready before placing a booking.

Important: Please do not book multiple tickets under your church name. This makes it very difficult for us to check people in on the day. Each ticket must be booked using the individual attendee’s name.

You may also find it helpful to email each person their ticket in advance, or print them out for them if needed. This will help speed up their arrival on the day.

As a volunteer, your ticket is completely free — our way of saying a massive thank you for helping to make Foundations possible! You don't need to book yourself on, but any paying adults or children joining you will still need to book in the usual way.

No — the venue offers easy access throughout the site. All main areas, including meeting spaces, seminar rooms, and facilities, are on a single level with step-free access. Entrances are wide and suitable for wheelchairs and buggies, and pathways between venues are smooth and easy to navigate.

There are disabled toilets in the Main Venue situated by the Main Entrance.

Yes — there will be dedicated wheelchair spaces available.
These will be located in the Main Venue on the left-hand side as you enter, with options for seating either at the front or the back.
To help us plan and ensure we allocate enough space, please let us know during the booking process if you require a wheelchair space.

Yes — all main meetings and seminars will have a full PA system in place. Speakers will use microphones to ensure clear sound throughout each venue, making it easy for everyone to hear the teaching and announcements.

Yes — large print words will be available. Please ask a steward as you enter the Main Venue, and they will be able to provide these for you.

The venues benefit from plenty of natural daylight, creating a bright and comfortable environment throughout the day. We will also use artificial lighting to ensure that speakers and presentations are clearly visible, regardless of weather or time of day. This helps maintain good visibility in all areas of each venue.

No — we do not have a designated breakout or low‑sensory space at the venue. However, attendees are welcome to step outside or make use of quieter public areas around the site if they need a moment away from the main sessions.

Yes — we do have a named accessibility contact. If you have specific access needs, please get in touch at accessibility@foundations-conference.org.uk. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible to help you enjoy the day.

Yes, all volunteer working with children are DBS checked.

No, Youth, Kids and creche sessions will run alongside the main meetings and seminar sessions. Please collect your children promptly after the sessions. More details will be provided nearer the time.

Foundations Tots will be held in the Main Event Centre, in the room directly next to the main meeting room.

Foundations Kids will be held just across the courtyard in the Trinity Suite. The children will have their own dedicated entrance, which will be clearly signposted.

Foundations Youth will be held in the Main Event Centre, right next door to Foundations Tots.

Yes, we would recommened that you bring your own picnic to eat at lunch time. There is no opportunity to purchase food on site and we will no longer be offering a BBQ. The closest shop to buy food is Sainsbury's which is a 5 minute drive from the site.

Yes, hot and cold refreshments are provided as well as a selection of delicious cakes during break times all included in your ticket price.

Unfortunately not, due to the change of venue we will not be offering it this year but this may change if there is enough demand.

There will be plenty of picnic benches outside, along with some sheltered picnic benches, and additional seating and tables available indoors for people to use during breaks and lunchtime.

No, strictly no alcohol permited

Trinity Park has ample parking, the Main Car park holds up to 130 cars and is less than 2 minutes walk from the venue. There is also and overflow car park less than 5 mins walk to the venue.

By far the easiest way to get to Foundations is by car but if you are arriving by train there are public transport links from Ipswich Station taking around 35mins by Bus.

To ensure fair access for those who need them, we ask that disabled parking spaces are only used by attendees who require them. For attendees with limited mobility, a drop‑off and pick‑up point is available directly outside the venue to make access as easy as possible.

Yes, right outside the entrance to the venue.

The only animals allowed on site are working guide or assistance dogs.