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, development, and offer tours, talks and events.  

We are very grateful to all who took part in our annual Bike 'n Hike on 14 September. It is is our main fundraiser and we are excited to have broken the £100,000 barrier in 2024.

It's a vital challenge, because while churches continue to need repairs, building costs have soared. We can do it if more people are sponsored to take part in this fun day out, visiting beautiful historic churches. Half the sponsor money goes to the church nominated by the person taking part. Find more on our Bike 'n Hike page.

It is with great sadness that we share the news that one of our Trustees, Mrs Theresa Britt died suddenly just before Christmas.

Theresa was a committed supporter of the Trust, and became a Trustee in 2019. She proved invaluable in this role, leading on communications, helping organise events, and all with grace, sensitivity and a willingness to take on tasks and be a great member of the Trustee team.

In 2021 Theresa was awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Parish Church Studies from York University, and she had recently become Chair of the St Albans Diocesan Advisory Committee. We will miss her greatly.

Theresa was a cherished wife and mother, and our heartfelt condolences go to her husband, The Revd Bill Britt, Vicar of Stotfold and Radwell, and to their their family. Theresa will also be greatly missed by the parish.

Friends of the Trust enjoyed a tour to St Leonard's Church, Flamstead. This is a 900 year old church featuring medieval graffiti and wall paintings - regarded as the most important in the county after St Albans Cathedral. 

You can read the full story and see photos in the April edition of Trust News.

The Trust has so far awarded £4.2 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.

Canon Malcolm Grant, our former Chairman will lead a Church Tour to include historic churches in Eaton Bray, Wing, Ivinghoe, Aldbury and Leighton Buzzard. It will depart from Leighton Buzzard train station. Details and the booking form will be in the Spring Trust News and will also be published here.  

Trust News Autumn 2024 is available to download here.

Read our current Annual Report here.