Publicity Officer, Beds. & Herts. Historic Churches Trust
The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust was formed in 1991 to help look after buildings used for public, Christian worship of any denomination. In the years since, the Trust has raised funds to be able to give grants in excess of £4.5 million.
Our main fundraiser is the annual Bike ‘n Hike, which raises over £100,000 each year. Half of the sponsorship money goes back to the churches nominated by those taking part. The rest is used for grants. We have also worked over time with other grant-giving bodies, using our experience and straightforward grant process to disburse their funds.
Our other objective is to raise awareness of churches and chapels as buildings and we run events such as church tours and talks.
There are both individual and corporate Friends of the Trust, who pay annually to support our work. As well as invitations to events, Friends receive a newsletter twice a year, Trust News.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to publicise our work through our website, our Facebook page and Trust News to keep people informed and encourage them to support us through becoming Friends, attending our events and taking part in the Bike ‘n Hike.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Keep the Trust website up-to-date
- Post regularly on Facebook.
- Organise the production of Spring and Autumn editions of Trust News.
- Liaising with Trustees and other Trust members as necessary to gather appropriate content.
Person Specification
Applicants need to appreciate churches and chapels as buildings and want to keep them in good repair so that their congregations can thrive.
Relevant skills are needed to update the website and post on Facebook. Also to gather articles together, mainly from Trustees, and work with our printers to produce our Spring and Autumn editions of Trust News.
Our volunteers live all over the Diocese and come together for occasional meetings. Our Publicity Group, which includes our Events Secretary and some Trustees, meets 3 or 4 times a year.
How to apply
Send an introductory email to chairman@bedshertshct.org.uk explaining why you are interested and what experience you have.
There will then be either a Zoom call or a meeting to discuss further how you might help.
Contact details
Name: Madeline Russell
Phone: 01767 312966
Email: chairman@bedshertshct.org.uk