Priest-in-Charge:
Since January 2026 our Benefice has been in vacancy. We hope to be welcoming a new Priest-in-Charge soon! In preparation for this appointment, a Benefice Profile has been produced. Click here to view the profile and Diocesan advert for the post.
Rev Philippa Donald
Rev Philippa is a retired Priest with Permission to Officiate in the Diocese of Gloucester. She is married to Ian, a retired hospital consultant, and they have 3 sons and 3 granddaughters. Philippa seeks to help and support the Benefice aspects of parish ministry. In her free time she enjoys playing the organ, reading and learning BSL (British Sign Language).
Email Philippa here
Twice a month on a Thursday Rev Philippa will be in the coffee shop enjoying a cup of tea at Nature in Art on the A38 at Twigworth, between 10am and 12pm. You are very welcome to come by for a chat. Check here to see when she’ll be there next.
Rev Philippa is supported in ministry by
- Benefice Wardens: Simon Trapnell and Ian Donald
- Benefice Administrator: Carolyn Wright – email the office here
- Benefice Treasurer: Derek Wright
- Benefice Safeguarding Officer: Sheila Bloodworth. See our Safeguarding information here
There also are teams across the Benefice:
Churchwardens / Local Parish Representatives:
- Norton: Simon Trapnell
- Down Hatherley: Ellie Stevenson
- Sandhurst: Carolyn Wright
- The Leigh: Phil and Hazel Cotton
- Staverton with Boddington: Janine Smith
Vision Area Team Leaders:
- Prayer Team: Lynda Chan
- Worship Team: Ali Moseley
- Pastoral Team: Rev Philippa Donald
- Finance and Property: Derek Wright