Our volunteer Chaplains serve the community of Watford day and night – offering comfort, support and a listening ear. Chaplains volunteer in retail, business, GPs’ surgeries, and as Street Angels.
We're a registered charity, resourced through funding, volunteers and prayer support from a diverse range of churches across Watford and surrounding areas. We work in partnership with a wide range of businesses, organisations and other other agencies, including Watford Council, Watford BID and Watford Chamber of Commerce. We are not an advice serviceline, but we can refer you to specialist sources of support where appropriate. The Chaplaincy also runs the Street Angels (essentially Night time Chaplains) who help keep people safe in Watford's night-time economy.
The following comment was made by one of the businesses Watford Town Centre Chaplaincy has supported:
‘It is hard to overstate how helpful the chaplain has been. Pastoral services can make a world of difference to some staff. Chaplains can usually spend time with staff offering support, guidance and perhaps a different perspective and contribute to a holistic approach in relation to staff welfare. The Chaplains also possess the expertise in dealing with emotionally distressing situations. The gift of 'presence' cannot be valued or undervalued, whatever way you want to put it.’