Welcome
This Trust was established in 1991 to raise and manage funds to help the restoration and repair of churches and chapels in the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and also part of Barnet.
Our income comes from members’ subscriptions and from an annual "Bike 'n Hike" event on the second Saturday of September when hundreds of churches in both counties are open for visiting by sponsored riders and walkers. If you would like to take part, you can find sponsor forms and full details on the Bike 'n Hike event website.
The Trust also acts as a distributive agent for church grants made by the Wixamtree Trust in Bedfordshire. Read on for information on how to support the Trust or how to apply for a grant.
Jenny and David Wells cycled 165 miles between them for Bike 'n Hike. See their story and others on our news page
We raise money
Bike ‘n Hike 2020 went ahead in a Covid safe way on Saturday 12 September. Please support this key fundraising event.
Bike 'n Hike
We manage it
Our members support our work, receiving twice yearly newsletters, attend the AGM (above).They also have the opportunity to visit churches with knowledgeable guides.
Membership
We spend it
We make grants to churches and chapels in the two counties for urgent and essential repairs. Roof Alarm needed? See our "Apply" Grants page.
Grant ApplicationsOur new website
Our new website is now live.
You may notice some changes to the layout.
Latest updates can be found on our NEWS page.
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BIKE 'N HIKE 2020
Over £105,000 was raised in September. Huge thanks to all supporters for a fantastic achievement.
NewsWe have distributed more than £3m 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.
You can contact us by e-mailing: [email protected].