BCDT Celebrates eight years of making a difference!
The Bishop's Community Development Trust (BCDT) is proud to continue the Anglican Church's legacy of serving the community and showing the love of Jesus through action.
With a vision of "a world that mirrors Jesus' vision of social, economical, and ecological transformation," BCDT has been instrumental in supporting people with a purpose and passion to make a positive impact in their communities.
Founded in May 2015, BCDT has managed and acted as trustee/executive officer for 11 organizations, providing mentorship, financial management, and administrative support to ensure these organizations can focus on meeting the needs of their communities.
BCDT’s talented staff and dedicated volunteers, provide crucial support in managing the complexities of running a social service, including compliance, finances, health and safety, policy, administration, marketing, governance, and mentoring.
BCDT Manager, Keryn Martin says, “The Trust’s impact on the community has been significant. The organization has supported a range of initiatives, including the creation of a community garden, the establishment of a youth mentoring program, and the provision of mental health support services. BCDT has also been involved in disaster relief efforts, providing support to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake and the Kaikoura earthquake.”
As BCDT celebrates 8 years of making a difference, it remains committed to championing the change-makers that impact our communities for good.
BCDT's commitment to empower local agents of change is rooted in the Anglican Church's long history of community development. For over 165 years, the church has been involved in education, social services, youth work, elderly care, and more. The Wellington Diocese Social Services and Community Development Board was established in 1921 to manage and support the social service arm of the church. BCDT Trustees now act as the committee for the Social Services Board, continuing the legacy of serving the community.
See the Bishop’s Community Development Trust’s website here
