Tearfund 101 Flashcards
To have a basic understanding of the history of Tearfund and its present workings.
When was Tearfund created?
29th May 1968.
What was the parent organisation that created Tearfund?
The Evangelical Alliance.
What was Tearfund originally called?
Evangelical Alliance Relief Fund.
Who was the first Chief Executive Officer?
George Hoffman.
Which international crisis provoked the creation of Tearfund?
The Biafran crisis in Nigeria which lasted from 1967 to 1970.
What is the postal address for Tearfund in England?
100, Church Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 8QE.
What is the main switchboard telephone number for Tearfund in England?
020 3906 3906.
What is the address of Tearfund’s website?
www.tearfund.org
Where are the other UK-based offices?
Glasgow (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales), and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
Who is the current Chief Executive Officer?
Nigel Harris.
What are Tearfund’s corporate priorities?
Church and Community Transformation, Environmental and Economic Sustainability, and Fragile States (CEF).
What are Tearfund’s five core values for staff members and volunteers?
We seek to be: Christ-Centred, Compassionate, Servant-Hearted, Truthful, and Courageous (CCSTC).
Who is the Chair of the Board of Trustee Directors?
Ann Laszlo.
Who are the other directors that make up the Executive Team (ET)?
Karen Brown (Director of People and Talent), Catriona Dejean (Director of Strategy and Impact), Nigel Gavin (Director of Finance), Myles Harrison (International Director), Jane Pleace (Global Fundraising Director), and Ruth Valerio (Global Advocacy and Influencing Director).
How many churches were envisioned around the world by Tearfund between 2006 and 2016?
132,395 churches in the UK and the rest of the world.
