The Diocese has been informed about a recent attempt to steal metal from the roof of a church in South Cambridgeshire.
Fortunately the church was protected by an insurer-approved alarm system. These are very effective at deterring thieves, and in the unlikely event that the thieves manage to circumvent the alarms, the PCC will still be covered by their insurer because the alarm complies with their specification. In this case the thieves left empty-handed and the Police were able to collect forensic evidence to support their ongoing investigations.
What can you do?
- Until the end of 2022 the Benefact Trust is funding 50% of the installation cost of an alarm, up to a maximum of £2,500 Find out more here.
- If your church suffers from lead theft, Historic England (click here) publishes guidance on the best way to repair the damage.