The West Downland Benefice
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1216585
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Jan. 23, 2026
- Legal form
- Other
Address
- Address
- West Downland Rectory
Main Street
Chaddleworth
Newbury
RG20 7EW
Contact
- Phone
- 07954 117093
- office@westdownland.co.uk
- Website
westdownland.co.uk
Activities
The West Downland Benefice has the responsibility for, in cooperation with the Incumbent, the whole mission of the Church of England within the Parishes of Brightwalton with Catmore, Chaddleworth, Fawley, Leckhampstead, Great Shefford with Shefford Woodlands, and Welford with Wickham. This includes our worship, pastoral care, evangelistic activities, and social action.
Objects: Promoting In The Ecclesiastical Parish The Whole Mission Of The Church.
Classification
- How
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Religious Activities
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Geography
- Local Authority
- West Berkshire
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Rev Michael Griffiths (Chair) | July 3, 2025 |
| Charles Puxley | |
| Della Hodkin | |
| Evelyn Bracey | July 2, 2025 |
| James William Gardiner | July 2, 2025 |
| James Lofthouse | |
| Kirsten Loyd | July 2, 2025 |
| Lady Katharine Matheson | July 2, 2025 |
| Mary-Ann Brown | |
| Peter Hambro | |
| Phillipa Phelps | |
| Polly Capron | |
| Rev Matthew Richard Clark | |
| Sarah Youldon | June 2, 2025 |
| Susan Ridgeway | July 2, 2025 |