31/03/2026
Many, many thanks, Guildford Philanthropy Much appreciated funding of our sister organisation. 🙏😇❤️
Guildford Town Centre Chaplaincy provides a non-judgemental, caring, listening and supportive presence for anyone who lives, works or visits Guildford. Our grant of £13,000 has enabled them to continue to meet demand for chaplains and fund a new part-time project coordinator.
In the last few months chaplains have been introduced to Zero Community Fridge, two new GP surgeries, St Lukes and Fairlands, and for the staff at Experience Guildford and Wetherspoons. Coming from all walks of life, they give a couple of hours each week and spend time with staff, patients or clients depending on the placement, listening without judgement in a safe and confidential space.
Susanna Hoar, on behalf of the Chaplaincy said: “As recognition of the need for wellness in the workplace increases, so does demand for our chaplains. Thanks to this funding, we now have a dedicated coordinator recruiting and supervising our growing team, and have been able to recruit a dedicated volunteer who has recently retired as a GP, to specifically manage the growing GP chaplaincy team. This has allowed us to concentrate on other areas of the chaplaincy, securing more placements in different sectors, increasing recruitment and raising the project’s profile. As a result, many more people in Guildford will now benefit from the chaplains’ caring presence, listening ear and the safe, confidential spaces they provide.”
Find out more about our work at www.guildfordphilanthropy.org.uk
