Trustees Sought: CHAIR and TREASURER

The Association of Festival Churches (AFC) is a national charity supporting historic church buildings that remain open, cared for and well used, though no longer sustaining regular weekly services. Founded in 2020, AFC promotes a model of doing less, but doing it better — enabling churches to focus on occasional worship celebrated as real events or festivals, alongside a wider programme of activity.

Central to the Festival Church model is the involvement of people beyond the regular congregation. Through Friends or Action Groups, local communities are invited to play an active role in caring for the building, shaping its future, and planning festivals, services and events that attract wider audiences and renewed local support.

The Association now seeks to appoint two new Trustees:

Chair of Trustees
To lead the Board, guide strategy, and act as an advocate for a growing national charity at the intersection of worship, heritage and community life.

Treasurer
To oversee financial planning and reporting, ensuring robust governance and long‑term sustainability.

Trustees serve on a voluntary basis and meet six times a year online. These roles offer a rewarding opportunity to help churches flourish as places of faith, welcome and shared endeavour.

Closing date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 (noon)

The Recruitment Pack can be downloaded here.

Or, for an informal conversation, please contact:
geoffrey.hunter@elydiocese.org

The Association is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.