Details of the £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund have now been revealed. There are three funds relevant to churches. The note below, prepared by colleagues from the Church Building Council, provides an overview of the three most relevant funds and represents their best understanding of the criteria.
Please note the very short application windows, especially for the joint National Lottery Heritage Fund – Historic England revenue scheme, which opened on 30th June and closes on 17th August.
Message from Bishop Robert, 17 September 2024 
Karen Czapiewski becomes a licensed Reader after many years of service 
College Green office move updates 
From volcanoes to bubbles, rockets and faith with ‘Dads and kids’ at Thornbury 
Diocese of Gloucester showcased in CoE Net Zero Carbon report 
HabiMap: churches partner with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to support biodiversity 
Archdeacon of Cheltenham to move on 
Administrator for Vicar and Area Dean (St Catharine’s and Gloucester City) 
Festival of Stars 2024: visual highlights from a brilliant day 
Stroud church’s eco success featured in national C of E video 
Meet Tewkesbury Abbey’s welcomer dogs Priest in Charge of the ‘Thameshead Benefice’ in the South Cotswolds 
Stranger to Friend: Exploring welcome and hospitality in church 
Rowan Williams and Pete Atkin come together for insightful evening in Cheltenham 
Season of Creation 2024: to hope and act with Creation 
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