Benefice Profile
A description of the parishes of Cuckfield and Bolney, and their communal life, written to inform the appointment of a new vicar in 2022-2023.
The Old School
Our social and function space, available for hire for community events and activities. Facilities include three large halls (known as the Tudor, Jacobean and Victorian), a separate meeting room with servery, and fully fitted kitchen.
Chichester Cathedral
Holy Trinity’s mother church with which we maintain links, co-ordinated by Reg Ruddock.
Diocese of Chichester
The policy and administrative centre for the Diocese in which our parish lies.
Holy Trinity CE(A) Primary School
The Parochial Church Council and Diocese nominate a majority of the Governing Body of the Primary School, which also maintains very close bonds with the Church.
Cuckfield Cottage Homes Trust
Founded in 1881, the Trust has six flats immediately to the west of the Church offering independent living for residents in need from within the geography of the Cuckfield Deanery.
Cuckfield Christmas Tree Festival
Started in 2003 and held annually, the Festival is a major visitor attraction and raises money for the Church and our local partner charities. Click here for all Festival information.
Irish Contract Seating
The skilled people who made all the beautiful wooden furniture for our church in 2012. This link contains a gallery of photos showing the church interior following the re-ordering.
Cuckfield Parish Council
The Parish Council is responsible for the upkeep of the churchyard at Holy Trinity and for this and a number of other reasons maintains a close working relationship with the Church.
Ansty and Staplefield Parish Council
Previously known as Cuckfield Rural Parish Council this is responsible for parts of the ecclesiastical parish that lie beyond the immediate environs of the village of Cuckfield.
The Independent State of Cuckfield
Founded in 1965 the Independent State has been a powerful force for good in the Cuckfield community, ensuring the welfare of young and old and protection of our surroundings.
Other important community links:
Care (Haywards Heath)
Cuckfield Cricket Club
Cuckfield Museum
Cuckfield Lawn Tennis Club
The Cuckfield Society
Cuckfield Golf Centre
Cuckfield Town Football Club
Warden Park School
Cuckfield Annual Bonfire
Two local directory websites are:
Cuckfield Village Life Online
Cuckfield Life Magazine
Cuckfield Compendium