The Slavanka Trust


Advancing Christianity in particular by the establishment and running of Christian Conference Centres and other residential Christian activities and the provision of Christian education.

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About Us


Welcome

The Object of The Slavanka Trust is to advance Christianity in particular by the establishment and running of Christian Conference Centres and other residential Christian activities and the provision of Christian education.

Our Mission

The Slavanka Trust accepts and proclaims the historic truths of the Christian faith. Our Mission is to support ministry through grants or partnership.

Grants

All grant applications do have to contain certain information so that the Trustees are able to assess the application in full. In addition to all of the facts, it is good to be able to see the ‘heart’ of the ministry/work and a glimpse of those who will be most affected. All grant and partnership applicants must state that the Registered Charity or Charitable Trust which they represent agree fully with the Statement of Faith.

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The Slavanka Trust was established in 2006 following the closure of the Bournemouth Conference Centre. For the full history do have a look at ABOUT US. When the Conference Centre closed, the Trustees planned to apply the proceeds either to form a grant making trust or to partner with others in Christian residential ministry. The Trustees give thanks to God that with the provision He made, they were able to accept both alternatives.

Slavanka aims to give financial and professional support to those who are involved in Christian ministry. The areas of ministry are the establishment and running of Christian Conference Centres and other residential Christian activities and the provision of Christian education. In addition, grant applicants should note that grants can be made only to registered charities or charitable trusts where the Objects meet all or a significant part of those of The Slavanka Trust. The same applies to partnership projects.

The Slavanka Trust accepts and proclaims the historic truths of the Christian faith. All grant and partnership applicants must state that the Registered Charity or Charitable Trust which they represent agree fully with the Statement. The full Statement of Faith is shown under ABOUT US – MISSION.

After much prayer and thought, the Trustees agreed to support ministry both in the UK and around the world. They are thankful that so many have been and still are being affected positively and eternally by the provision that God has entrusted to them.

Mission Statement


The Slavanka Trust accepts and proclaims the historic truths of the Christian faith.

All grant and partnership applicants must state that the Registered Charity or Charitable Trust which they represent agree fully with the Statement shown in full under ABOUT US.

  • We hold that the Lord our God is one, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
  • We believe that the Father has shown us His holy love in giving Jesus Christ, His only Son
  • We confess Jesus Christ as Lord and God; as truly human, born of the virgin Mary
  • We believe in the Holy Spirit, who convicts the world of guilt in regard to sin
  • We believe that the Old and New Testament Scriptures are God breathed
  • We recognise the Church as the body of Christ held together and growing in Him
  • We acknowledge the commission of Christ to proclaim the Good News to all people

Meetings


Trustee Meeting Dates (Grant Application Dates)

2023
  • Mon 9th December 2024 (9th November 2024)
  • Mon 28th April 2025 (28th March 2025)
  • Mon 15th September 2025 (15th August 2025)
  • Mon 8th December 2025 (8th November 2025)

Timings


The Trustees meet three times a year to assess the ministry and to discuss grant and partnership applications..

All grant applications must be received (preferably by e-mail with attachments) at least one month prior to the meeting where they are to be discussed. Applications received after the closure date may be referred to the next meeting of the Trustees. All grant applicants will be notified of the Trustees decision within three weeks of the meeting.

Contact


John Owen
The Slavanka Trust
103 Argentia Place
Portishead
BS20 7QS