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. 

Our teams deal with changes to parishes, certain property matters, the legal process of closing a church building which is no longer needed and finding those buildings new uses. 

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

The Mission, Pastoral and Church Property Committee carries out certain functions of the Church Commissioners. 

The Hyde Park Estate is owned by the Church Commissioners for England and is the secret corner of London’s West End, located within a stone’s throw of the glorious tranquillity of Hyde Park.

The Hyde Park Estate is owned by the Church Commissioners for England and is the secret corner of London’s West End, located within a stone’s throw of the glorious tranquillity of Hyde Park.

Grants for the conservation of historic church interiors & churchyard structures in partnership with the NLHF, Pilgrim Trust, Radcliffe Trust, Oswald Allen Bequest, Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, Gunnis Fund & the Anglican Parish Churches Fund

As summer draws to a close, there are beautiful colours to be found everywhere, especially in the leaves that fall from the trees. These are some simple suggestions to enjoy some of the best bits of autumn, wherever you are…

Marriage is one of the most serious commitments two people can make to each other. It's also an amazing adventure. Read on to find out more about being, as well as getting, married. 

You can’t start building works in your church until you have the right permissions. Your Diocesan Advisory Committee can tell you which ones you need to apply for.