Hereford City Mission was created in 1856 by John Venn, Vicar of St. Peter’s, and his sister Emelia, to employ individuals to visit struggling families in their homes to support them and encourage their well-being. In May 2013, under the leadership of Robert Thomas, Hereford City Mission was born again as Vennture – a cross denominational initiative by the county’s churches to address social challenges emerging in today’s society.

 While Vennture is a church-rooted enterprise, it benefits those of all faiths and none. Vennture’s values are derived from our founder John Venn. His values are timeless – Faith, Love and Endeavour underpin all that we do.

However messy it gets, we recognise and value family: we work to build supportive families committed to giving children the best, based on rock-solid Christian principles. We are inspired by the message, life and example of Jesus.  This shape and guide every aspect of our work. Our desire is to bring worth, hope, love and choice to all those we journey with. 

Vennture’s mission is to ‘Love People Better’. As an organisation it focuses on significant, substantive, sustainable initiatives that make a tangible difference in challenging social issues.