Church Buildings Support Officers (CBSOs) are specialist advisers and enablers who help parishes manage their church buildings, plan for maintenance and repairs and develop ideas for opening up churches for wider use. 

Our churches exist to help us worship God, and to show His love to everyone in England. They are also often historic, important places, and most are listed buildings. Because of this there are laws that govern how we manage and care for our buildings.

We help you keep your church building open, used for worship and enjoyed by all.

We own the largest number of historic buildings in England and we need your help to keep them looking beautiful.

The Church Buildings Council seeks to support dioceses in working with parishes and other stakeholders where the future of a church building is being considered

Dioceses need to integrate thinking about their church buildings with their mission and ministry planning so that their possibilities and challenges are part of a growth strategy. We can help you with your diocesan strategic review of church buildings

We have a presence in every community. And our buildings are invaluable tools for mission. They act as witness to our faith and as such should reflect our responsibility to care for God’s earth.

Information relating to the safety and security of church buildings.

Advice and guidance relating to Cathedrals and Church buildings. 

Contact the Cathedral and Church Buildings Department.