The IoF have monthly meet-up sessions on a range of fundraising topics in Birmingham, Warwickshire and Worcestershire – open to both IOF members and non-members. Birmingham Meet-ups are held on
Tag: Churches
Dementia friendly training for churches delivered locally by NHS 2gether trust
Rachel Peak is a Dementia Education trainer, working for the NHS 2gether trust. She is offering training on being dementia friendly to individual parishes or benefices. Nikki Arthy (Gloucester City
Home Office security grants
The Home Office has opened a further round of grants for security measures at places of worship. Places of worship can submit bids for projects costing up to £70,000 for
‘Building Resilience’ Conference, Emmanuel Centre, London, Wednesday 27 June 2018
There are still tickets available for the National Churches Trust’s Building Resilience Conference. Taking place at the Emmanuel Centre in central London, this is a major event for anyone who
How to capture your story through photo & video
Our personal stories have incredible potential to inspire and encourage people in all sorts of ways. Video is a great way to answer a common question or tell a personal
Cecil Adams Organ Fund: Guidance Notes
The Cecil Adams Organ Fund exists through the generosity of the late Cecil Adams, who for many years was organist of Dursley and Diocesan Organs Adviser. Grants may be
Historic England’s blog on tackling heritage crime
Historic England have published a blog on heritage crime. Take a look at how they are tackling the issue and how you can get involved. Tackling Heritage Crime
National Churches Trust upcoming deadlines
A couple of deadlines are approaching for the National Churches Trust small grants programmes: The Maintenance Grant Programme has been designed to help churches, chapels and meeting houses act on
Meet the Funders event for Gloucester parishes in Chippenham
14 May at St Peter’s Church, Lords Mead, Chippenham SN14 0LL 10:00 am – 16:00 pm Are you planning a major repair project? Do you want to make changes enabling
Opening doors to the homeless in cold weather
Churches and communities around Gloucester are working together to provide decent, secure shelter for homeless people during the cold weather. An ongoing project, led by Gloucester City Mission (GCM, which
Grant aid for parish churches to have wildlife gardens
A small Environmental Fund has been dedicated to helping local parish churches to deliver new environmental projects. Plans that improve the churchyard which include new approaches and innovative ideas as well
Consultation on the new HLF future direction and strategy is open
The consultation on the future direction and funding of the HLF is now open – and stays open until 22 March.
Launch of Weston Anniversary Fund
The Garfield Weston Foundation is 60 years old this year and to celebrate, they are launching a one-off grants scheme, the Weston Anniversary Fund. This Fund will provide capital grants ranging from £30,000 to £150,000. The Fund is open to places of worship.
Maintenance Grants offered by the National Churches Trust 2018
Maintenance Grants offered by the National Churches Trust are now also open to unlisted churches.
Funding Directory re-launched
The Heritage Funding Directory is a free, easy-to-use guide to financial and other support for anyone undertaking UK related heritage projects.
Bidding for Success: securing major funding for capital projects at a place of worship, 1st March 2018, Exeter
This one day event is an opportunity to help you build your case and successfully plan so that you can articulate your vision to funders and wider public.
The Shrinking the Footprint’s Winter newsletter is out
Read about the Church Times Green Award winners, the news that the that the electricity bulk purchased by the Church of England procurement service is now 100% sourced from UK
Launch of new small grants programme for church repairs
The Churches Conservation Foundation has opened its new small grants programme for applications. Grants of £250 -£2,000 are available for conservation work to the fabric and contents of historic listed
Historic Religious Buildings Alliance (HRBA) announcement
The Historic Religious Buildings alliance have released a new publication titled ‘Crossing the Threshold’. This is a step-by-step guide to developing your place of worship for wider community use and
Cheltenham churches provide a home for refugee family
Six churches in Cheltenham have come together to provide a home and a community for a Syrian refugee family.
HLF funding for your church project event
Wed 1 November 2017 10:30 – 13:00 St Michael’s Church Centre, The Green, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8PD An opportunity to find out more about the Heritage Lottery Fund schemes to
Important warning from the Church Buildings Team
A number of our churches have been targeted by metal thieves in the recent days. We strongly encourage churchwardens and clergy to be extra vigilant at this time and ensure
BRICK- Giving to Heritage Workshop: Funding & Fundraising for Heritage Carpenters’ Hall, London
Wednesday 4th October 2017 , 9:30am – 4:30pm The first half of the workshop will offer guidance from the Institute of Fundraising on how and where to look for funds, and
To all PCCs: Important note regarding renewing your church building insurance
We are aware that there are a number of parishes in the diocese, which have not switched to the new Parish Plus parish policy by Ecclesiastical Insurance yet, but have
