Care of Church Buildings and Churchyards

If you are looking for guidance on a particular topic please use the search pane to narrow the options. To contact a member of the Church Buildings team, please click here, or email us at DAC@elydiocese.org, or call the Church Buildings office on 01353 652729.

A Guide to Faculty Applications


Summary:
A faculty is required for most repairs, maintenance and changes to a church building or its contents. You should always check before carrying out works whether a faculty is required as it is a legal requirement and works should not be undertaken before a f

Chancel Repair Liability


Summary:
Chancel Repair Liability (CRL) is a long-standing and legally enforceable liability to repair (or to contribute to the cost of repair) of the chancel (usually the easternmost part) of a parish church.

Church Building Maintenance


Summary:
Tips to schedule and carry out maintenance for your church building.

Church Cleaning


Summary:
Information and resources on how to keep your church clean.

Church Heating


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Presentations on different ways of heating your church, from a Diocesan heating seminar held in 2023.

Church Treasures


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Advice on how to care for your church's treasures.

Churchyard Trees


Summary:
Find out about guidance and regulations regarding planting and works to trees.

Churchyards and memorials


Summary:
Information about the rules and guidance governing churchyards.

Community Engagement and Consultation


Summary:
Good community engagement and consultation can be the key to success in any project.

Consultation with Historic England when making changes to listed churches.


Summary:
Advice on consulting Historic England when making alterations to your church.

Event Planning


Summary:
Guidance on how to plan a church event,

Floor Coverings


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Advice and guidance on how to care for your church floor by laying the right carpet.

Foodbanks


Summary:
Advice and guidance on running a community foodbank safely.

Footpaths, Access Ways and Car Parks


Summary:
Guidance on churchyard access routes and car parks.

Fundraising


Summary:
Advice and guidance on how to raise funds for your project.

General Advice - links and resources


Summary:
General Advice - useful links and resources for the care of church buildings and churchyards.

Grants


Summary:
Guidance on what funds might be available to help cover the cost of your project.

Green Health


Summary:
Learn how to support your church's green spaces.

Heritage at Risk


Summary:
Find out about Heritage at Risk in your area by searching the register.

Historic Floors


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For advice and guidance on how to care for your historic floor.
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