A Church of England-backed conservation project has been launched to help with the preservation of thousands of stone monuments that feature in churchyards throughout the country. There are believed to
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Minor Repairs and Improvements Fund 2026
In 2024, £114,750 of money from the Church Commissioners’ £11 million Buildings for Mission Funding was allocated to 37 different church projects across the Diocese of Gloucester for minor repairs
How Trinity Cheltenham cut energy costs and carbon emissions
In February, Trinity Church in Cheltenham successfully completed a major sustainability project, installing 60 solar panels, battery storage, LED lighting upgrades, and cavity wall insulation in its community centre, Trinity
Net Zero Carbon ‘Quick Wins’ Grant Scheme
The Diocese of Gloucester has received a grant of £48,850 to support churches and church halls on the way to Net Zero Carbon. The funds are part of the Church
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme to be extended
It was announced in the House of Commons Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday (22 January 2025) that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme will continue for another 12 months
DAC Secretary urges parishes to speak out on Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme ending
Adam Klups, DAC Secretary and Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader has asked parishes to urgently consider writing to the DCMS Secretary of State and their local MPs, to
A message from Adam Klups, Care of Churches and DAC Team Leader
Over the past weeks we have seen an increased number of theft reports from churches across Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire. Thieves have been targeting metal roofs, flashings and rainwater goods
DAC Secretary speaks on heritage and climate change at European summit
Adam Klups, Gloucester DAC Secretary, took part in a European heritage and climate action forum in Italy, sharing how the Church of England and the Diocese are working towards the
Archaeological excavation at demolished Gloucester church site
A site in the centre of Gloucester, behind the former Debenhams building, is being redeveloped into a university campus by the University of Gloucestershire and has revealed consecrated ground. Adam
St Mary’s Church, Arlingham, to conserve and restore historic wall monuments
Areas beneath the three largest historic wall monuments within the Church of St Mary the Virgin Arlingham are due to be brought back into use as work commences on their
St James the Great Church wins award for wall paintings conservation project
In November last year, St James the Great Church in Stoke Orchard was delighted to have been selected as one of the winners in the 2022 CPRE Gloucestershire Awards. Representatives
Conservation of table tombs in Gloucestershire churchyards
Adam Klups, Senior Church Buildings Officer for the Diocese of Gloucester, together with Gloucestershire-based stone conservator Graham O’Hare remotely attended the Congress of the International Institute for Conservation of Historic
Adam’s pilgrimage for conservation
What is the best way to help raise money for a church dedicated to a patron saint of pilgrims? Perhaps a sponsored walk to the ancient pilgrim destination of Santiago
Heavy Snow
A couple of weeks ago the country heard alarming news: ‘The snow is on its way!’ Apocalyptic visions, whipped up by the mainstream media triggered a great panic, despite the
