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, retreat houses, 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, Youth 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:
1. Promotion of your Centre - CRNet’s Venue Finder platform gives your Centre a promotional listing which will be shown when enquirers search for criteria which match what your venue offers, alongside a map of all venues. There is no charge or commission payment payable for using this service, but we do invite organisations to make an annual suggested donation (see below) in order to cover our costs.
2. Discounts from a range of Suppliers - CSCBG UK (Christian Supply Chain Buying Group) offers a number of discounts on items such as food, beds, mattresses, linen, telephony, insurance and utilities at discounts which are unavailable elsewhere. For more information, visit www.cscbg.org.uk
3. 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. Volunteering roles can be listed free of charge. We also offer a Job Listing Package deal whereby you can advertise unlimited listings for a set fee per annum.
4. Together Mailing – Our mailing by email which highlights everything that is going on in the sector, including events and training in which you and your teams can be involved.
5. Bulletin - An email update that keeps you informed of member news and legislation issues.
6. CORE - Our magazine with news and articles on Christian residential ministry. Published three times a year.
7. 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.
8. Online Forums – Several online forums are held throughout the year specifically for certain roles within your organisation, including CEOs/Centre Directors, and those who hold responsibility for HR and Trustees. Keep an eye out for all of these in our mailings.
9. National Conference – CRNet run a conference every year for fellowship, training and networking. Our next National Conference takes place at The Hayes Conference Centre (DE55 1AU) from Tues 6th to Thurs 8th January 2026.
10. Discounts with 31:8 (safeguarding service) – As well as receiving 25% off your first year of membership with 31:8, CRNet Members receive substantially discounted rates on DBS checks, as well as access to discounted training and resources.
11. Telephone Support - Free information and advice.
- Croner – free HR, H&S and Employment Law advice
- A specialist in VAT advice – contact CRNet for details
- Anthony Collins Solicitors
12. 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
13. Visits by CRNet personnel – To support and encourage you and your staff.
14. Venue 360 – Access to discounted rates with 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 donation:
- £256 p.a. (turnover under £100k)
- £332 p.a. (turnover £100k - £249k)
- £393 p.a. (turnover £250k - £499k)
- £448 p.a. (turnover £500k - £999k)
- £529 p.a. (turnover over £1m)
Suggested additional donation for VenueFinder listing:
- £30 p.a. (turnover under £100k)
- £45 p.a. (turnover £100k - £249k)
- £75 p.a. (turnover £250k - £499k)
- £125 p.a. (turnover £500k - £999k)
- £145 p.a. (turnover over £1m)
Any Questions? Please do get in touch
CRNet Membership Signup Form
Our commitment to safeguarding
As a membership association for Christian residential ministry, we place safeguarding of the upmost importance.
Whilst Christian Residential Network is not responsible for safeguarding issues arising within its membership, we do expect all members to have a safeguarding policy (and associated procedures) in place protecting children and adults with care and support needs/risk of harm. We ask all our members to confirm the above when signing up and on renewal.
Where there are allegations of illegal activity and/or safeguarding concerns that require reporting to statutory agencies, we expect members to follow through with it in a timely and effective manner.
