Bishop Stephen has welcomed Peter Bartley, Group Director of national property consultancy Bradley Hall, as a new Trustee of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
“I am delighted to welcome Peter to the Board of Trustees. His extensive professional experience and knowledge of the property sector will be a valuable asset to the Diocese as we look to further strengthen our governance and ensure the effective stewardship of our resources.
“Everything we do as a Diocese is in service of our spiritual and pastoral Mission – supporting our parishes, clergy and people, sharing the Gospel and serving our communities. Our buildings, property and resources are an important part of that and listening to and learning from each other is essential in ensuring that Mission can thrive.”
The appointment follows an open recruitment process, which included advertising the position, shortlisting candidates and interviews with other Board members.
Peter Bartley, Group Director at Bradley Hall, said: “I am delighted to be joining the Board of Trustees and welcome the opportunity to contribute my professional experience and expertise in support of the Diocese.
“I recognise that the Diocese’s property portfolio represents much more than buildings and financial assets. We have a responsibility to respect history, purpose and significance while ensuring that it is carefully stewarded for the benefit of the Diocese and future generations.”
The Hexham and Newcastle Diocese currently has ten Trustees, comprising five clergy and five lay representatives.
As a canonical entity, the Diocese is accountable to the Holy See. In its civil capacity, it is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, accountable to both the Charity Commission and Companies House.
Chaired by the Bishop, the Board of Trustees provides leadership and determines the overall strategic direction of the organisation. It holds the Diocese in Trust, ensuring responsible stewardship and maintaining public confidence in all that it does.
Bradley Hall is a national property consultancy, headquartered in Newcastle. Founded in 1988, the firm provides end-to-end property services to clients across a range of departments including Estate Agency, Commercial Agency, Building Surveying, Valuations, Property Management, Auctions and Lettings. Now operating 11 offices across the UK, the firm employs almost 100 people, including 40 RICS Registered Valuers.
