English Heritage
Essential consultation source for major repairs to listed churches. Also makes grants.
Heritage Lottery Fund
Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments
Church of England Church Care
Essential reading for anyone concerned with running, maintaining or repairing a church, including such aspects as health and safety, insurance, security, re-ordering etc. Includes valuable sections on mounting an appeal, fundraising, grant givers and lists addresses of DAC secretaries
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Direct Link to the Historic Environment page specfic to Places of Worship with details of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Diocesan Advisory Councils (Church of England)
This page lists names, addresses and phone numbers, and email addresses where known, for the DAC secretary in each Diocese. These are the bodies which approve work for the issue of faculties. Such approval is needed before National Churches Trust can make a grant to a Church of England church.
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Founded by William Morris in 1877 to counteract the highly destructive 'restoration' of medieval buildings by many Victorian architects. Today it claims to be the largest, oldest and most technically expert national pressure group fighting to preserve buildings from decay, demolition and damage. Good SPAB News for members.
The Ecclesiological Society
Originally the Cambridge Camden Society. Concerned with architecture, furnishings and liturgy. Website contains excellent list of organisations connected with church building.
The Ancient Monuments Society
One of the National Amenity Societies. Founded 1924 for the study and conservation of any man-made structure of historical interest. Largely concerned with opposing demolition. Now in partnership with the Friends of Friendless Churches. Annual Transactions include scholarly articles on aspects of conservation.
The Church Monuments Society
Formed in 1979 to encourage the appreciation, study and conservation of church monuments both in the UK and abroad. The Society organizes biennial symposia, biannual lectures, an AGM and often monthly excursions. The Society also organizes study groups and an information service.
National Churchwatch
Founded 1998. Sponsored by major church insurance cos. who will often speak at seminars etc. Free help and advice given on security and protection from vandalism, theft and crimes against persons. Encourages and helps with setting up of Churchwatch groups.
Association of Independent Organ Advisers
Can give expert advice on new organs and organ restoration
The Monumental Brass Society
Encourages and promotes the study of brasses. Can give advice and modest financial support for the conservation of brasses.
Links are currently listed under the following categories:
Current Campaigns
Events
Main Christian denominations
Sources of advice on church care and maintenance
The County Churches Trusts
Redundant churches and chapels
Specialist architects, restorers, other suppliers
Other sources of help
Courses in Church Conservation and Related Subjects
Lectures and Talks
Other Links
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