Our Historic Buildings Support Officer recently met with the National Churches Trust (NCT) to hear about their project, Cherish. Through Cherish, churches in Wales and the North West of England are being given advice and training on grants, maintenance, and tourism – so that they can keep their buildings in good repair and open them up for more people to enjoy. These resources are available to all churches with a building that was constructed as a place of worship at least 30 years ago (not just those with a listed building!). If you would like to make the most of Cherish, and apply for associated funding, then please do let us know and we will put you in touch with the NCT Support Officer in your area.
 

One of the most important parts of fundraising is welcoming visitors to your building to explore church heritage and community. The NCT have also launched a new resource, Discover Churches: A Toolkit for Welcoming Visitors, that has everything you need to open your chapel safely and provide a positive experience for visitors. 
Click here to find out more.
 

Got any questions about maintenance and repair, grants and fundraising, authorisation for works, or anything else to do with caring for a heritage asset? Then book an online session with our Church Historic Buildings Support Officer. 
 

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