A conference with a theology of hope
Saturday 18th April 2026
With rising mental health challenges, and symptoms of trauma throughout society and in the church, Trauma Informed Churches is hosting a conference to professionally equip, resource and support the wider church to work with the broken hearted and see every generation healed and released from the significant impact of trauma.
We will be hearing from leading trauma experts & church leaders who have decades of experience in both clinical and ministerial applications.
Meet the Founder - Betsy de Thierry MBE
Trauma Informed Churches was founded by Betsy de Thierry MBE in 2018 and is a project of Trauma Recovery Global. Betsy has trained, consulted and worked with over 40,000 individuals across 34 nations.
Seminars
More to be announced
Restored
Exploring how central safeguarding is within a trauma informed culture
www.restored-uk.org
TRC
TRC and trauma informed churches operate using the TRFM® for recovery
www.thebelayfoundation.org.uk/
Belay Foundation
Exploring how churches can support adoptive families
Exploring how churches can prevent, support and be trauma informed with sexual abuse survivors
Chioma Alade
Exploring how churches can prevent, support and be trauma informed with sexual abuse survivors.
https://www.instagram.com/chiomaalade/#
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Sound Church Auditorium, Freedom House, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 1EP.
We have car parking on site with only a limited amount of spaces (50). In the first instance, please contact us if you need a disabled parking space, or if you have accessibility needs and require a parking space.After this, we will offer our remaining spaces on a first come first served basis to delegates. We recommend car sharing or making use of public transport if you can.
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There is on street (unrestricted) parking in the residential streets through the railway bridge opposite to the venue (email to request a map). Newbridge Park & Ride for Bath (located at BA1 3NB). It is a 25 minute walk from the car park to the venue.
Please note, there is a large retail car park directly next to the venue but it only offers a 1.5 hour stay limit (camera monitored). Parking for longer than the specified time will result in a parking ticket.
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Drinks will be available in the venue cafe, and there are a number of eating facilities surrounding Freedom House with spaces to purchase lunch. Including an M&S Food Hall, Lidl, Costa, a bakery, a McColls and McDonalds, all within a 5 minute walking distance.
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The conference will be taking place on Saturday 18th April 2026. Doors open at 9:30AM with Session One commencing at 10AM. Full schedule will be released shortly.
