Fancy going on holiday for next to nothing?

As the cost of living rockets many of us simply don’t have the spare cash to book a holiday. That is where the genius of Christian House and Church Swap (CHACS) comes in. Now celebrating its 20th year, founder Vivienne Wills-Crisp tells us how it all started – and how you can reap the benefits! 

Early in 2001, our daughter, Eliza, then aged 25, suffered a brain haemorrhage. It was caused by an AVM, Arteriovenous Malformation, which is a tangle of abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries to veins. AVM’s are quite rare, but can usually be treated within weeks or months. Unfortunately for our daughter, there were many complications. As a family we received a great deal of prayer and practical support from our friends and church family. As our anxieties raged, a God-given calm and peace were also present.