We provide policy, advice, support and information on the Church of England's 16,000 buildings and 42 cathedrals.
We work with dioceses and parishes to help church buildings stay open, welcoming, sustainable places, playing their part in the life of the nation.
We support the conservation and responsible development of our church buildings for worship, mission and community engagement.
We run the Church of England’s environmental campaign and work environmental sustainability into everything we do.
We work with dioceses and parishes to help church buildings stay open, welcoming, sustainable places, playing their part in the life of the nation.
We support the conservation and responsible development of our church buildings for worship, mission and community engagement.
We run the Church of England’s environmental campaign and work environmental sustainability into everything we do.
Follow us on Twitter @CofE_ChurchCare for information on how churches are opening up and using their buildings. Follow @CofEEnvironment to get updates from our environmental campaign.
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Faculty simplification
01/01/2016
The introduction on 1st January 2016 of new, simplified Faculty Jurisdiction Rules 2015 coming into effect.
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High Speed 2 rail link
01/11/2016
The Cathedral and Church Buildings Division's response to the High Speed Rail link consultation.
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Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme
09/07/2019
Places of Worship Protective Security Funding Scheme applications are now open
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Second round of the Culture Recovery Fund
05/01/2021
The second round of the Culture Recovery Fund looks forward to spring and early summer 2021 when it is expected that cultural organisations will be able to operate with fewer restrictions. Over £300million of grants is available, covering the period April-June, to support cultural organisations with the costs they will face as they welcome back visitors.
Full details of the fund and an application form are here (https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/culture-recovery-fund-heritage-second-round)
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Synod agrees to new Faculty Rules
09/02/2022
The Church of England’s General Synod has approved new legislation to help churches meet carbon reduction targets.
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The National Burial Grounds Survey
31/08/2021
The Church of England, with support from Historic England and other partners including Caring for Gods Acre, has created a digital map and database of all burial grounds in England, which will be accessible through the Church Heritage Record.
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