Church Buildings Council

We help you keep your church building open, used for worship and enjoyed by all.

We work with and advise churches and dioceses on care, conservation and development of church buildings. We work with government to advise on policies that affect church buildings.
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When should you consult us?

We expect to be consulted for:


Your Diocesan Advisory Committee will tell you when to contact us. 


We are also happy to give advice to dioceses about projects where works have a big missional impact (e.g. a resourcing church or other church plant).
 

Our meetings for 2024 are as follows:

  • 25 January 2024
  • 21 March 2024
  • 23 May 2024
  • 25 July 2024
  • 26 September 2024
  • 28 November 2024

The latest date that the Council can receive a case for inclusion for these meetings are as follows: 

  • January Meeting -  15 January 2024
  • March Meeting - 11 March 2024
  • May Meeting - 13 May 2024
  • July Meeting - 15 July 2024
  • September Meeting - 16 September 2024
  • November Meeting - 18 November 2024

The Council aims to acknowledge receipt of casework promptly provided it is sent to [email protected] or via the Online Faculty System

Our meetings for 2025 are as follows:

  • 23 January 2025
  • 20 March 2025
  • 22 May 2025
  • 24 July 2025
  • 25 September 2025
  • 27 November 2025

The Council aims to acknowledge receipt of casework promptly provided it is sent to [email protected] or via the Online Faculty System

Our Membership


The council has 23 members.