# THE BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1197228
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 20, 2021
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1197228


## Contact

- **Address:** 6, Bell Close, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- **Postcode:** SG4 9NJ
- **Phone:** 01707644180
- **Email:** general.enquiry@bedshertshct.org.uk
- **Website:** www.bedsherts.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE THE RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE, PRESERVATION, REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF CHURCHES AND CHURCHYARDS SITUATED FOR THE TIME BEING IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND HERTFORDSHIRE AND IN THAT PART OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF SAINT ALBANS, AND OF ANY FIXTURES IN ANY SUCH CHURCHES OR CHURCHYARDS.

**Activities:** To raise funds, and co-operate with other grant-making bodies, to make funds available for the restoration, preservation, repair and reconstruction of historic churches and chapels. To secure funds from the Trust's Supporters, from an annual sponsored bike ride and other fund-raising events. Educational and other events for Supporters: Study Day; Church Tours.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Barnet
- Bedford
- Hertfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £304466 | £240218 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £592059 | £5964 | £586095 | 0 |
| March 31, 2023 | £0 | £0 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Madeline Anne Russell** (Chair) — appointed May 13, 2021
- Andrew David Lambourne — appointed May 8, 2024
- Dr Christopher Paul Green — appointed May 13, 2021
- Dr Mark Newbery — appointed July 8, 2024
- RICHARD CHRISTOPHER HENRY GENOCHIO — appointed May 13, 2021
- Rev Lynda Klimas — appointed July 8, 2024
- Richard James North — appointed Feb. 28, 2024
- STUART ARCHIBALD RUSSELL — appointed May 13, 2021
- Trevor William Groom — appointed Sept. 14, 2022
- William Andrew John Marsterson — appointed May 13, 2021