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Charity shops aren’t just a way to raise funds - they can become valued community hubs, and spaces for training and socialising. The Development Trust Association Wales guide helps you weigh the pros and cons, avoid common pitfalls, and build on the experience of others. Whether you create your own shop or make the opportunity available for others. It is relevant for all areas of the UK.

The Capeli Cymru (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales) project aims to preserve the Nonconformist heritage of Wales. This session will explore whether denominations and congregations can use their buildings and spaces for the generation of both a financial income and social/community value, allowing for increased sustainability into the future.

Are you planning a major repair, reordering or heritage project for your church? Are you thinking about or already preparing a Heritage Fund application? Whether you are right at the start of your journey, or looking to top up your campaign total we've got some great advice in this free workshop.

The Capeli Cymru (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales) project aims to preserve the Nonconformist heritage of Wales. When a chapel closes, reuse by the local community is commonly seen as a positive outcome retaining the buildings as a public asset for social good, but what are steps in making a successful transfer? We want to understand the range of different challenges.

The Capeli Cymru (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales) project aims to preserve the Nonconformist heritage of Wales. The closure of chapel buildings can happen for different reasons. In each case, consideration needs to be given to the closure process. What does “closing well” look like?

Churches and churchyards can be rich spaces for nature, wellbeing and community connection. This session explores how caring for wildlife and green spaces can support mission, stewardship and engagement, while respecting the character and significance of these places.

The Capeli Cymru (Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales) project aims to preserve the Nonconformist heritage of Wales. With multiple chapel buildings in many communities, it isn’t feasible for every former chapel to become a community space, and many chapels will ultimately be reused. What are the physical and cultural challenges in converting these buildings for a different use?

Working with an architect is a key step in shaping successful church projects, from small improvements to major developments. This session helps churches understand how to plan a project effectively, work confidently with an architect, and embed good conservation practice throughout the process.

Understanding the significance of your church building is a vital foundation for any successful project. This session introduces Statements of Significance and explains how they help guide change, support good decision-making, and strengthen conversations with funders, advisers and consent bodies.

Walking and pilgrimage offer powerful ways to connect people with place, heritage and each other. This session explores how walks, trails and pilgrimage-style activities can be used as tools for community engagement, wellbeing and storytelling.

This session will explore ways of diversifying income sources whilst supporting the needs of communities. How can we make the most of the opportunities that could be there and do we see them? In a highly competitive funding environment, we cannot always solely rely on grants and donations.

This free ONLINE workshop is for anyone involved with a church, chapel or meeting house in the UK who wants to learn more about our grants.