Trispen (Cornish: Tredhespan) has a Post Office contained within the local Londis convenience store, and a pub called the Clock and Key.

[3] According to Charles Henderson "The long incumbencies of two wealthy and scholarly rectors in the 18th century reduced the fabric of the church to such a ruinous condition that it had to be rebuilt in 1820, when a new plan was unhappily chosen.

"[4] Cornelius Cardew (d. 1831) served as curate and as rector of the parish altogether for 60 years and his portrait is in the church.

[5] St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School caters for boys and girls from three to eleven years of age.

An ICT room has recently been installed, providing the opportunity both for the teaching of Information Communication Technology and its application across the curriculum.