We are aware that there are a number of parishes in the diocese, which have not switched to the new Parish Plus parish policy by Ecclesiastical Insurance yet, but haveContinue reading
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Charitable Grants List 2017
The National Charitable Grants List was updated in May 2017 and provides practical information on potential sources of national funding for various church related projects. The list is broken downContinue reading
The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust to close
The Gloucestershire Environmental Trust, which provides funding for the benefit of communities across the county has announced that it is closing its doors to new grant applications. The Trust hasContinue reading
Card Readers in Churches
National Stewardship Team is seeking 40 churches to take part in the national trial for accepting card payments, including contactless, for fees and for payments such as hall and roomContinue reading
Managing Major Buildings Projects, training day
Thursday 19th October, Oxford – Booking NOW OPEN The day will help parishes manage all stages of a building project in a place of worship, from start up through toContinue reading
HLF Places of Worship landing page
The HLF has updated its places of worship landing page to reflect the changes with the closing of GPOW to new applications this year. The landing page indicates which HLFContinue reading
Revised metal theft guidance from Historic England
Historic England has revised is guidance on metal theft, and published it online as a text only version. Sections 4 and 5 are most relevant before a theft, with adviceContinue reading
New security guidance
In light of the recent tragic events in Manchester and London we would like to draw your attention to the fact that the Church of England website has a section dedicatedContinue reading
National Churches Trust’s Maintenance and Project Development grants – Deadline 6 September
The National Churches Trust currently has a number of grant programmes open including: Maintenance grant programme. This is a pilot programme, in partnership with the Pilgrim Trust, offering awards ofContinue reading
William and Jane Morris Fund grants towards work concerned with the conservation of decorative features in churches
The next closing date for applications to the William and Jane Morris Fund is the 31st August 2017. The fund accepts applications from churches, chapels and other places of worshipContinue reading
Brexit and the Rural Future – Implications for churches and communities
A day conference exploring the issues of Brexit and likely effects on rural communities, churches, agriculture and the environment. This is not a day to debate the pros and consContinue reading
Roof alarm grant applications deadline extended
For a limited period, Allchurches Trust is making available grants to churches of any denomination that would like to guard against metal theft by installing a roof alarm system. TheContinue reading
Funding for conservation and protection of war memorials
Through the centenary of the First World War, an extra £2 million is available to support local communities repair and conserve their war memorials. War Memorials Trust has advice andContinue reading
Church Tourism
Enabling our churches to be communities of welcome and hospitality is central to their mission. We are to welcome others as part of our response to how God in ChristContinue reading
The SPAB’s John Betjeman Award 2017
Applications are now open for the SPAB’s John Betjeman Award 2017. The Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of worship of any faith in England andContinue reading
Recipients of the LPOW Roof Repair Fund Grant
The full list of awards for the second round of the Roof Repair Fund is now available online: http://www.lpowroof.org.uk/sites/default/files/LPOWgrants2016.pdf Congratulations go to parishes from our diocese, which were successful in securing grants forContinue reading
Roof alarm grants
For a limited period, Allchurches Trust is making available grants to churches of any denomination that would like to guard against metal theft by installing a roof alarm system. TheContinue reading
Funding Opportunities Bulletin
The Gloucestershire Alliance produces the Funding Opportunities Bulletin on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council.This month’s Bulletin has some useful entries relevant to church buildings and church projects. The Bulletin provides informationContinue reading
Keep hands off our church roofs!
Ecclesiastical and many other organisations fought hard to bring metal theft under control in the late 2000s and a combination of their pressure, new legislation and police enforcement have brought metalContinue reading
Security message and funding for protective security measures
Security message from Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the MET Police Following the terrible murder of Father Jacques Hamel in France and the attack on his congregation, our thoughts are withContinue reading
