Supporting and celebrating our churches and chapels

The Trust helps to fund the repair of churches and chapels in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and part of Barnet and champions their value and enjoyment.

We give grants for conservation, restoration and development, and offer tours, talks and other events.  

Thank you Bikers 'n Hikers

Our annual Bike 'n Hike took place on Saturday 9 September 2023 in sweltering sunshine, but despite the heat, people still hiked and cycled the length and breadth of Beds and Herts to help save our beautiful church buildings.

Many have said how how much the warm welcome at churches is appreciated. We can't thank our valiant bikers and hikers enough, not to mention sponsors and everyone else who helped make this event such a success.

Sponsorship money is still coming in, but we know we have exceeded 2022's total which is wonderful. 

Trust News

Download the latest Trust News - Autumn 2023. Friends can choose to receive it digitally. Email Katrina Grant: [email protected]

Tour of St Albans Abbey and Bishop's snowdrop display

Although our guided tour on 2 March to St Albans Cathedral and the snowdrop display in the Bishop's garden is now full, you can still visit the Bishop's garden on other Sundays.

The Bishop's garden will be open from 2pm - 4pm on 18 February; 25 February; 3 March and 10 March. Entry £5 per person (children free). Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome - and footwear suitable for the time of year is advised. 

We are very grateful to Bishop Alan for opening the gardens in support of BHHCT. The snowdrop display is truly magnificent   

Our Annual Meeting

Our 2023 Annual Meeting took place at St John's, Cockayne Hatley in East Beds where the Trust helped with the cost of new battlements. followed by a visit to All Saints' Sutton for tea and evensong. Read more on our News page and get the story of a notorious 19thC vicar in Trust News

Nearly 4 million

The Trust has so far awarded nearly £4 million in grants. Donations and legacies are an important way in which people can help save our churches for the future. See more on our Campaign page and Legacy leaflet

Read some great Bike 'n Hike stories here.

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The Bike 'n Hike team from All Saints Buckland

Why people think our Church Tours are great. 

Blooming lovely

The snowdrop display in the Bishop of St Albans extensive garden is spectacular - well worth a visit on Sundays in February and March

The snowdrop display in the Bishop of St Albans extensive garden is spectacular - well worth a visit on Sundays in February and March

Our current Annual Report 2222-23 is full of information about our work and the help we give to churches and chapels

Our current Annual Report 2222-23 is full of information about our work and the help we give to churches and chapels

Read our current Annual Report here

Raise
We raise money

Bike ‘n Hike 2022 raised over £91,000. Read how people do it.

Bike 'n Hike
Manage
We manage it

Friends and supporters receive newsletters, attend the annual meeting and can join our church tours.

Membership
Spend
We spend it

We give grants to churches and chapels in the two counties for urgent and essential repairs.

Grants awarded

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We have distributed nearly £4m since the Trust was established, helping congregations and local communities struggling to repair their local church, which could be anything up to a thousand years old.

To make a donation click on the Just Giving logo.

Contact us: [email protected].