Parish Buying Annual Event 2026
The Parish Buying Annual Event this year is at St Mary’s Redcliffe, one of Bristol’s most iconic and beautiful historic churches, in the heart of Bristol.
This free, full-day event brings together parishes from across the country for a day of expert talks, one-to-one conversations with our specialist team, and the chance to meet Church of England approved suppliers in our marketplace.
Whether you are looking for new products and services for your parish, want to hear from industry experts, or simply want to connect with fellow church staff and volunteers, this is a day not to be missed.
What to expect:
Three expert talks covering Income Generation for Churches, Giving for Churches, and GDPR for Churches, led by speakers who understand the unique challenges facing parishes today.
Two breakout sessions where you can drop in and speak directly with our Parish Buying Category Officers, each specialising in a different area including energy, facilities maintenance, income generation, and more. This is your chance to ask questions, get expert advice, and explore what Parish Buying can do for your parish.
The supplier marketplace will be open throughout the entire day, giving you the freedom to browse and meet our approved suppliers at your own pace alongside the programme.
A complimentary light lunch is included for all delegates, with vegan and gluten free options available.
Agenda:
9:30am · Registration opens and marketplace open
10:00am · Welcome and housekeeping
10:10am · Talk 1: Income generation for churches
10:45am · Breakout Session 1 and marketplace
11:30am · Talk 2: Giving for churches
12:10pm · Lunch and marketplace
12:50pm · Talk 3: GDPR for churches
1:35pm · Breakout Session 2 and marketplace open
2:15pm · Closing remarks
2:30pm · Event closes
The South entrance is the accessible entrance to the church. Bristol Temple Meads station is approximately a 10 minute walk away. Portwall Lane Car Park (BS1 6AL) and Redcliffe Parade Car Park (BS1 6SW) are both a very short walk from the church.
This event is completely free to attend and includes access to all talks, both breakout sessions with a specialist team, a complimentary light lunch, and the supplier marketplace throughout the day.
Tickets are limited so please book your place early. A registration confirmation will be sent to you by email.
Parish Buying is the Church of England’s national procurement service, helping parishes get the best value on the products and services they need to serve their communities.
