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Join us for a short session to introduce Discover Churches - an exciting new resource designed to help volunteers create a warm and meaningful welcome for visitors. Whether they come to admire the history, find a moment of peace, or simply enjoy a cup of tea and cake, you play a vital role in making their experience special.

With card having overtaken cash as the preferred form of payment in society, being able to encourage and accept digital donations is key for many churches. Whether you are right at the start of your journey, or looking to make the most of tecnology you already have.

A church building project is often a once a generation opportunity. But managing such a project, from planning and community consultation to funding and through to completion is complicated and stressful. Join us for a brief overview of some of the key things to bear in mind.

Ecclesiastical Exemption exempts some churches from Listed Building Consent, but this does not remove the need for Planning Permission for external changes or work to tombs, lychgates and walls. In this session Rebecca Burrows will cover the what, when, why and how of applying for Planning Permission and consulting Amenity Societies.

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.

If you're worried about the impact of archaeology on your plans, or want to know more about how it can be a really positive element of any project; in this session we will introduce the importance of archaeology and how to make the most of working with an archaeologist. Delivered by Matthew Maries, an archaeologist with a master's degree in the Conservation of Historic Buildings and one of our Cherish church support officers.

Where do you start? Which grant should you apply for? What information do you need to provide? Help is on hand. This FREE workshop is the ideal session for anyone involved with a church, chapel or meeting house in the UK who wants to learn more about our grants.

The importance of undertaking regular maintenance cannot be stressed enough. Proper and regular maintenance of your church building will help you preserve heritage, save money, be more sustainable, and promote guardianship and community involvement. Hear from our officers with decades of built heritage experience.

And as more and more elements of our daily lives move online, it makes sense that your website is the first place potential members, worshippers, volunteers, supporters, visitors or event attendees look to find out more information about your church.