Specialist Skills Directory

A directory of specialist crafts people working to preserve the nation's heritage buildings.

Whether you need a blacksmith or a embroiderer, a steeplejack or a stained glass restorer, look first in our Specialist Skills Directory - you should be able to find the right person for the job. Anything from a leaking roof or stained glass that needs repairing, to new toilet facilities that need installing, to IT support and fundraising consultants.

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The use of trade, firm or business names in the Specialist Skills Directory is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an endorsement or approval by the National Churches Trust of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.

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William Sugg & Co Ltd

Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Sussex, Wales

The Heritage Gas and Electric Lighting Specialists William Sugg & Co Ltd have been supplying interior and exterior decorative and heritage lighting for nearly 180 years. A world-class leader in its field, William Sugg work to the highest standards of manufacture, reproduction and refurbishment. Examples of William Sugg's highly prestigious work can be seen lighting thoroughfares, parks and important buildings throughout London and the world. Recent work includes projects at The Palace of Westminster, The Royal Parks, University of Edinburgh, Salisbury Cathedral, St James Church Piccadilly, Marylebone Church, Admiralty Arch and many more.

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Cowley Group Ltd

Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Sussex

Cowley Group, founded in 1936, is a family-run business specialising in commercial heating services for churches and schools, as well as wider public and private-sector buildings. We provide boiler and heat-pump installation, maintenance and refurbishment, delivering reliable, high-quality workmanship across London and the South East.

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Utility Aid

England, Scotland, Wales

Utility Aid exists to help charities and not-for-profit organisations source energy. We use our knowledge and experience. We anticipate and solve problems. Above all, everyone at Utility Aid is united by their desire to do more good for our stakeholders and that sets us apart in terms of how we are as a business. For over 20 years, we have helped charities and not-for-profit organisations bring down their energy costs. This includes reclaiming overcharges, managing administration and advising on all energy-related matters. Our customers include housing associations and community groups, schools, churches and frontline support services. We treat every case as unique while drawing on many years of experience working across multiple authorities and organisations of all shapes and sizes.

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Rodells Contracts Ltd

Hertfordshire

Offering lightning protection testing, repairs and installation, various repair works, inspections, RWG works using steeplejacking techniques and rope access.

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McGregor Bowes

City of Edinburgh

Based in Edinburgh and serving Scotland and North England, McGregor Bowes is an architectural practice with a track record of award-winning projects demonstrating the firm's commitment to securing architectural heritage and design quality, with a personal service. The firm's principal, Chris Bowes, is the cathedral architect for St. Giles' Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh.

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William Barsley

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

William Barsley is a classically trained woodcarver specialising in bespoke carving and restoration, working across the UK and internationally. William is passionate about preserving the skills of the past while bringing a contemporary sensibility to each project, ensuring that heritage craft continues to thrive in the modern world.

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GB-Sol

Wales

Established in 1994, GB-Sol is an independent UK company, manufacturing solar PV panels and authentic looking solar slates at our spacious factory just north of Cardiff.

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BAF Flooring Services UK

Greater London

BAF Flooring Services has been proudly delivering flooring refurbishment and restoration to churches in and across London for over eight years.

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Michael Swords Studio

England, Greater London

Michael Swords Studio is a London-based architectural practice specialising in conservation, restoration, and the sensitive integration of new interventions within historic buildings.

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Cumbria Roofing

Cumbria

We are a heritage roofing company, we have worked on many historical buildings churches castle and listed buildings.

Mayfield Construction Group

Cumbria, England, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Midlands

Mayfield Construction Group is an experienced construction firm, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Our team is currently renovating a number of churches and can provide references if required

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Hallmaster Ltd

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

If you are looking to streamline your booking and invoicing processes, save time and increase turnover for the beneft of your church, visit us now for a quick demo. We already help hundreds of volunteers and churches around the UK, so find out why more and more are choosing to use us.