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CTBS Structure

CTBS is responsible to the Forum (something like a parliament) which is composed of 3 members from each church; this is usually 1 church leader and 2 other members. The forum meets three times a year. Also represented at the forum are various Associate Members (see below). To manage the day to day activities of CTBS the forum elects a Chair, vice Chair, Treasurer and a Secretary who, together with a small number of other members form a sort of cabinet called the Enabling Group. Task Groups are formed and overseen by the enabling group to undertake specific projects

The current Associate Members are listed below.  If they do not have their own web site then see their individual tabs on this site

  • Bible Society - exists to make the bible heard locally, nationally and internationally. See www.biblesociety.org.uk


  • BSMAS - Bishop's Stortford Money Advice Service is a free service that exists to help people to handle money and debt



  • Christian Aid - Probably needs little explanation. Christian Aid exists to provide a practical expression of God’s love around the world. See www.christian-aid.org.uk

  • Company at Christmas - Company at Christmas-provides food and entertainment on Christmas Day for anyone in our town who would otherwise spend the day alone


  • Holiday Bible Week - HBW (also said to stand for Have a Brilliant Week) is the largest single children’s event in the town. As the name suggests the churches of the town come together every year to offer the kids of the town a week of fun activities and the chance to learn more about the Christian faith.  Visit www.holidaybibleweek.co.uk


  • Make Poverty History - this is our local focus on  Trade Justice and debt relief for the poorest countries in our World.


  • Portland Road Contact Centre - This group provides a safe environment for estranged parents to meet their children.  It meets at The Hub


  • SVST - The Stort Valley Schools Trust supports schools as they help their students explore the christian faith and it's relevance to the whole ciriculum.  Visit www.svst.org.uk


  • Y.M.C.A. - The Bishop’s Stortford YMCA provides self-contained residential accommodation for 27 vulnerable young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 who are need of support. Each resident has an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement. Staff work alongside residents to develop activities that are stimulating and challenging. Our objective is to enable each young person to move from dependence to independence - and via individual support plans residents are able to identify and address areas of need during their 6 month to 2 year stay with us. We have passed both the Supporting People and Matrix quality assurance frameworks. Other provision includes: an emergency ‘crash pad’ facility; two flats with communal facilities for young adults requiring more intensive support; careers and educational information and advice, as well intensive 1-to-1 personal development programmes. See www.ymca.org.uk


  • Gt. St Marys Sawbridgeworth - A sister church based in Sawbridgeworth

If you are interested in the technical details of how CTBS is constituted and governed you can read the constitution. We would be happy to supply a copy if you let us have your details via the 'Contact Us' page.