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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Chantrey Conservation Architects Ltd

City of Bristol, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire

Marcus Chantrey is an award-winning, accredited conservation architect. Central to the work of Chantrey Conservation Architects is the dovetailing of historic building conservation with innovative, contemporary design.

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Institute of British Organ Building

Suffolk

The Institute of British Organ Building (IBO) is the recognised craft association representing pipe organ building firms and individual professional organ builders in the UK.

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Jonathan Rhind Architects

Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire

Jonathan Rhind Architects are an award-winning RIBA chartered architectural practice with over 30 years’ experience in historic buildings conservation and regeneration, often for difficult or historically sensitive sites throughout the Southwest.

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Houghtons of York

Yorkshire

Houghtons of York are a well established (since 1995) family run business with a wealth of experience specialising in high quality architectural joinery and fine woodcarving for residential and commercial customers.

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Benchmark Architects

Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London

We specialise in crematoria and end-of-life architecture and design. Our sector leading design experience covers the whole of the UK and we work with both local authorities and private development clients to create sensitive and reflective multi-faith spaces for remembrance and memorial.

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The Limecrete Company

England, Scotland, Wales

Providing breathable, insulated limecrete flooring systems throughout the UK as recommended by architects dealing with historic buildings. Speak to us about your project.

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Scene Architects Limited

England, Essex, Greater London, Kent, Yorkshire

As award winning Chartered Architects specialising in Architecture, Heritage, Urban Design and Interior Design, our work is based on the creativity and individual skills of our fantastic team, whose ideas and wide knowledge base keep us at the forefront of what is possible.

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Scanaudio Limited

Surrey

Scanaudio provide design and installation of all types audiovisual equipment for church and other heritage building. We have 30 years experience in this field and pride ourselves on providing a professional friendly service.

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Methodist Chapel Aid Ltd (MCA)

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

We are a small specialist bank, established in 1890, offering deposit accounts to churches (all denominations) , charities and individuals. We also provide loans churches for building-related projects at the lowest practicable rates.

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Scorer Hawkins Architects

Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland

Scorer Hawkins Architects are a RIBA Chartered Practice based in Lincolnshire, specialising in the design and conservation of buildings in historic settings.

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Core Conservation Ltd

England, Scotland, Wales

Core Conservation is a team of specialist surveyors and engineers dedicated to diagnosing and resolving unique issues found in old and listed buildings.