Supporting churches with Trusteeship Services
When some organisations that previously provided trusteeship for evangelical churches felt they could no longer continue this service, Church Growth Trust (CGT) stepped in to help. CGT provides tailored support, helping churches understand their legal position, explore their options and plan for the future.
CGT has recently been appointed as Holding Trustees for Holywell Evangelical Church, following similar appointments from other churches previously supported by the Evangelical Movement of Wales (EMW) and the Fellowship Property Trust. As one of the few organisations still offering trusteeship, CGT is uniquely placed to serve independent evangelical churches across England and Wales.
Holywell Evangelical Church – a new chapter
Holywell Evangelical Church is the first of three churches to appoint CGT as their trustee. Until now, the property was held in trust by the EMW, who historically acted as trustee for a number of evangelical churches.
As the EMW felt they could no longer continue providing this service, CGT’s Chief Executive, Giles Arnold, met with each church to discuss the options available. This allowed churches to make informed decisions about their trusteeship arrangements, with Holywell being the first completed appointment.
Building on wider experience
This is not an isolated example. CGT has also taken on a considerable number of trusteeships from the Fellowship Property Trust, which also decided to step back from providing trusteeship services. These include:
- Holding trusteeships
- Custodian trusteeships
- Sole trusteeships
- Properties gifted to CGT
Tailored support for each church
Support those who are lonely – A simple visit, phone call or invitation to a church event can remind someone they are valued. Encourage your congregation to pray intentionally and reach out to neighbours, colleagues or friends who might be alone at Christmas.</p>
<p><strong>Work with local organisations</strong> – Many charities, shelters and community groups run special seasonal projects. Offering volunteers, your building, or resources can have an even greater impact when efforts are shared.
Find out more
If your church would like to review its trusteeship arrangements and explore how CGT can help, please get in touch with Giles Arnold:
Email: enquiries@churchgrowth.org.uk
Direct line: 01536 647164
Mobile: 07721 666660
