THE CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST
Impact Research Internship/Volunteer
The Churches Conservation Trust is seeking a part-time volunteer to carry out research
on the impact of CCT’s work, in support of the Chief Executive.
The Churches Conservation Trust www.visitchurches.org.uk is the national charity
protecting historic churches at risk. We’ve saved over 340 beautiful buildings which
attract almost 2 million visitors a year. With our help and with your support they are
kept open, in use and free to all – living once again at the heart of their communities.
The volunteer will examine the economic and social impact of the Trust and write a
short report on his/her findings. With the help of the Trust’s team, s/he will gather and
analyse numerical and qualitative data including case studies and interviews with the
people benefitting from CCT’s work.
The project will look at issues such as how much economic value is created by a visit to
a Trust church, how many jobs are created by our repair and other programmes, the
qualitative benefit to communities of our keeping a historic church open and in use and
the contribution to tourism of CCT’s national collection. The research will provide
valuable information which the CCT will use in its communications with Government
and the public to demonstrate how their support makes a difference to local
communities around its churches.
In return you will have the opportunity to discover a fascinating area of work, meet a
wide range of professionals, politicians and supporters and learn new skills.
You will need to:
 be highly organised and able to work under your own initiative,
 have excellent verbal and written communication skills,
 have a sound knowledge of basic research methods and IT
 enjoy working in a team
 be interested in learning about and promoting the work of the Trust.
All out-of-pocket expenses will be met by the Trust. We are looking for between one
and three days a week for up to six months and can be quite flexible about working
arrangements. The work could be done as part of your existing course of study or as a
standalone project.
If you're interested please write to the Chief Executive, Crispin Truman, at the
address/email below with your CV and a covering letter describing your experience the
skills you would bring to this opportunity and why you are applying for the post.
Closing date Monday March 11th 5pm
The Churches Conservation Trust
Society Building
8 All Saints Street
London N1 9RL
chiefexecutive@tcct.org.uk