The Bishops of Southwark and Chichester called on the Government to renew its support for traditional crafts.

Biggest investment in Church's history, with focus on support for churches in lowest income communities and safeguarding.

Karen Dean, (pictured) from St James and Emmanuel church in Didsbury, Manchester, describes the 'life changing' moment in her life when she visited the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

The following is the transcript of a talk given at the Solaris Executive Leadership Academy by Alan Smith, First Church Estates Commissioner, The Church Commissioners for England, on 28 May 2025.

Church sees big rise in attendance after setting up outreach work to young families

Task and Finish Group meets, with survivors involved, as work continues to implement recommendations.

John Worth is being appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Church Commissioners for England, responsible for managing one of the nation’s leading endowment funds, with a 320-year legacy.

Alongside worship, St Mary's Banbury is the biggest arts venue in a town with more than 50,000 residents. It now faces a struggle to fund a £1 million renovation scheme as a result of the cap on claims under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

A church hall where it was ‘too cold to craft’ has been transformed into a warm space – thanks to a net zero renovation funded by community grants.

Statement from lead safeguarding bishop on BBC interview with former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.