Virtual
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.
Virtual
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.
Virtual
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.
Virtual
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.
Virtual
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.
St Stephen's Church, Millfield, Belfast BT1 1JS
£free
Join us for a practical and inspiring event exploring how caring for your church building can support long-term sustainability: environmentally, financially, and socially. You’ll hear from experts in heritage and conservation and connect with others passionate about keeping churches open, loved, and in active use.
Are you planning a major repair, reordering or heritage project for your church? Are you thinking about or already preparing a Heritage Fund application? Jon Hodges has been Project Manager for our Cherish project since May 2024, join him and a representative from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to learn more.
St Michael & All Angels with St Mark, Egerton Road, Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1AJ
£free
Presentations from or on behalf some of the top funders for church repair and maintenance, followed by a buffet lunch and a chance to network, and workshops and talks on tourism and open churches, heritage, and maintenance.
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.
