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You will need permission for any works that affect the architectural, archaeological, artistic and historic character of your cathedral, its precinct and its content. We can help you make sure you apply to the right committee.
How are you going to deliver the new activities when the building work is finished? We can help you plan your way to success.
Your church organ needs regular maintenance, and every 20 to 30 years it might also need a few repairs. We can help you make good choices when the time comes to repair or replace it.
You can research the history of your church building online using the Church Heritage Record and, if your diocese has signed up for it, apply for faculty online, too. We’ve created digital tools to help you.
You might want to put together a plan to protect your congregation and your church building in case of an emergency. We can help you think ahead.
There may come a time when a church is no longer needed for regular public worship. We can help find a suitable new use for it or, if it is important to the nation’s heritage, preserve it as it stands.
You may want to install glass doors, glazed screens or lobbies to create a draught-proof entrance and allow people to have a clear view into the interior. We can help you understand the benefits and the drawbacks.
We sometimes administer grants to cathedrals for building repairs and the conservation of historic interiors.
The Church’s year helps use our own human understanding of time to celebrate God’s work.
Learn more about The Pilgrim Way, a resource to help Christian people understand and grow in their faith.