Let us serve and support your ministry
Some of our members
“I’m encouraged by how CRNet creates a place for interaction between all of its member centres - at the annual conference and regional meetings, the Buying Group, and providing help, support and counsel for a wide array of business and ministry needs, in a thoughtful and godly way.”
Rich Sewell, Rock UK Frontier Centre
For nearly 40 years CRNet has provided membership services to centres, holiday providers, organisations, churches and individuals involved in Christian residential ministry across the UK, as well as resources for people looking for a venue or planning an event.
CRNet provides benefits that enable members to accomplish, more effectively, the unique work to which God has called them, as well as providing resources for people looking for a venue.
Centre Membership is aimed at Christian Centres with accommodation for groups e.g. Outdoor Activity Centres, Retreat Centres and Conference Centres.
As a Centre member, you will receive all the benefits and services listed below, and much more!
As a membership association, we rely on donations from our members to continue the valuable work we do. At the bottom of this page and on our sign up form you'll find our suggested minimum donation for membership.
We would love to serve and support your ministry, so why not join us today!
All our members are required to affirm the acceptance of the CRNet Statement of Faith.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch
CRNet Membership Signup Form
Benefits & Services for Centre Members:
- Promotion of your Centre - The CRNet Venue Finding service provides group enquiries from Christian groups, schools groups and the charities market.
- Free entry on the Holidays section of the CRNet Website - Advertise your Centre, special events and offers through our holiday listings service. Additional listings come at a discount.
- Discounts from a range of Suppliers - CSCBG UK (Christian Supply Chain Buying Group) offers a number of discounts on things like food, beds, mattresses, linen, telephony, insurance and utilities at discounts which are unavailable elsewhere. For more information visit www.cscbg.org.uk
- Advertise Jobs – You can advertise jobs in the Jobs section of our website and on our LinkedIn page. We have a set rate for listing your roles, which remain live until you fill the vacancy. We also list volunteering roles for free!
- Bulletin - An email update that keeps you informed of member news and legislation issues.
- CORE - Our magazine with news and articles on Christian Residential Ministry. Published three times a year.
- Regional Meetings – These occur twice a year in the Spring and Autumn, and are an opportunity for you to meet with people in a similar situation to you, sharing challenges and encouragement. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss issues, share ideas and support one another.
- HR Forum – Our HR Forum meets three times a year, twice online and once in person. This is a great opportunity for the relevant person in your organisation to meet with others in the sector that have responsibility for HR. Each session covers hot topics, as well as talking through any changes to legislation.
- National Conference - CRNet run a conference every year for fellowship, training and networking, usually held during the second week of January.
- DBS (Criminal Record Checks) Through 31:8 - CRNet members receive a discount on DBS checks when using thirtyone:eight.
- Telephone Support - Free information and advice.
o Croner – free HR, H&S and Employment Law advice. Croner
o A specialist in VAT advice — contact us for details
o Anthony Collins Solicitors — Anthony Collins
- Consultancy – Available on a variety of subjects including fundraising, governance, vision/strategy, teambuilding, leadership, finance & budgeting and property including purchase, sale and refurbishment
- Training – iHasco offer online workplace training in 80+ interactive and accredited eLearning Health & Safety and HR compliance courses. CRNet members receive a 20% discount on iHasco courses. www.ihasco.co.uk
- Visits by CRNet personnel – To support and encourage you and your staff.
- Venue 360 - A comprehensive Booking Management System now in use for CRNet Members. It’s a complete cloud-based booking system for camps and centres, managing all aspects of enquiries, booking and invoicing for residential centres. The software integrates easily with Facebook, your own website and the CRNet Venue Finder service, giving one click responses with full details for enquirers and enabling you to track enquiries.
Suggested minimum membership donations:
- £247 p.a. (turnover under £100k)
- £320 p.a. (turnover £100k - £249k)
- £378 p.a. (turnover £250k - £499k)
- £431 p.a. (turnover £500k - £999k)
- £509 p.a. (turnover over £1m)
Any Questions? Please do get in touch
CRNet Membership Signup Form
