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The findings of the research provide rich and wide-ranging insights into church growth in the Church of England.
Key areas of the work of the Data Services unit
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The Church Buildings Council has carried out research on struggling churches. This comes out of our work on church buildings where there is a concern about their future as local centres of worship and mission and where closure is being considered.
Faith in Research is an annual conference hosted by the Data Services unit, providing opportunities to hear and discuss current research on the Church.
The Church Growth Research Programme explored some of the factors that might explain church growth in the Church of England.
This page brings together the basics of how to claim Gift Aid, along with other useful-to-have information and news.
The Care of Cathedrals Measure 2011 and The Care of Cathedrals Rules 2020 require cathedrals to compile and maintain an inventory. Our guidance explains these requirements and outlines the benefits to a cathedral and its mission of completing this task.
Information about Bishops' Mission Orders (BMOs) and the associated Code of Practice.
The Church of England has over 10,000 churches in rural areas and 40% of those who attend church go to rural churches. We are committed to supporting rural churches in their mission and helping them to grow.