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Development and repair

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...put Protection in the place of Restoration, to stave off decay by daily care...

William Morris, SPAB Manifesto 1877

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Repairs and Maintenance

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Regular maintenance is vital for any buildings, but especially so for an historic church. Start with the absolute basics - annual gutter and drain clearance. You WILL save money and effort in the longer term! Use a simple maintenance schedule to plan ahead - see below. Act on your architect's recommendations in your QI report.Remember you will need permission for most work in or on a church. See our DAC and Faculties page.

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Church building Grants

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Grant criteria

The Diocesan Grants Committee awards grants for church building repairs, development and net-zero projects. More about the criteria and amount of grant here

Does your project qualify for a grant?

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Quinquennial Inspections

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All consecrated churches are required to be inspected once every 5 years (a quinquennial inspection or QI) by the in-house surveying team. Their report should be used by your PCC to schedule maintenance and repairs over the following 5 year period. You'll receive a Pre-Inspection Form for completion, when your inspection is due, and we will schedule our inspection once the Form is completed and returned. For more advice on how the QI system works, what to expect from your report and inspection, please contact us

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Keeping Churches Safe

Keeping Churches Safe 2026

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Change and Development

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We're keen to develop the sustainable use of our church buildings so that they have a wider use in our communities. Perhaps you're wondering where to start with this, or whether you'll get permission to make changes? Judith, our DAC Secretary is here to help. He's looking at simplifying the management of buildings, working with parishes to explore additional uses for their buildings, as well as a new environmental sustainability project for churches and churchyards. Contact Judith: judithanderson@cinw.org.uk

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Help and advice on project management and church development

Church Building Projects Guide 2026