Churchyards display a variety of historic structures, many listed in their own right. The good management of a churchyard needs to take into account a range of issues, from the burial rights of parishioners to the wildlife management of the churchyard. 

The General Synod consists of the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity.

Following the establishment of the National Safeguarding Team in 2015 - replacing a 0.5 national post - the Archbishops' Council has recently reviewed its structure and after consultation will be advertising for a Director of Safeguarding.

The National Church Governance Project Board has held further detailed discussions on how a proposed new body bringing together many of the Church of England’s national administrative structures would operate.

Useful guide for anyone creating a new account for a church

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard structure grants in December 2022

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard Structure grants in December 2023

Information and documents can be found here regarding the Church Commissioners' role in parsonages and glebe transactions. 

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard structure grants in November 2021

An outline of churches awarded Churchyard structure grants June 2021