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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.

Moving into a traditional church building can be both an exciting opportunity and a significant responsibility. This session is designed for congregations new to historic church buildings, offering practical guidance to help you understand what’s involved and make informed, confident decisions from the outset.

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.

This session highlights the importance of preventative maintenance and how a planned, proactive approach can help protect heritage, reduce long-term costs, and encourage shared responsibility. You will hear practical insights from our officers, drawing on decades of experience caring for historic church buildings.