Net Zero Carbon Surgery
First published on: 2nd May 2025Sacha Watson (Net Zero Carbon Officer) and Nigel Cooper (Diocesan Environment Officer) will be on hand to answer all questions relating to Eco Church, Net Zero and Environment.
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Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day
First published on: 24th April 2025The Diocese of Ely Church Buildings Department is hosting a Compliance, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety Training Day at Brampton Church Hall on Friday 16 May from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings
First published on: 19th March 2025Our upcoming Church Buildings Support Network meetings are an in-person drop-in Fundraising, Grants and Community Consultation Surgery, plus a Zoom session on the topic of Bats and Ecology.
Support with Grants for Church Buildings
First published on: 18th March 2025Join Holly Robinson for two Zoom sessions to highlight the changes to funding and an update on the 'Listed Places of Worship' Grant Scheme.
The VAT Refund Scheme - Important deadline
First published on: 15th March 2025VAT claims need to be in by 31st March 2025 at the latest
Evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 6th March 2025We need as many churches as possible to participate, no matter how modest the claim to the LPWGS might have been.
Applications invited for 5 million pound (GBP) conservation fund for churches
First published on: 7th February 2025Applications for grants to fund the conservation of special objects such as stained glass, paintings, bells, organs and clocks in churches are open from today as part of an expanded 5 million pound (GBP) scheme administered by the Church of England.
New Era for St Mary's Church, Feltwell
First published on: 26th April 2024Celebrations have begun after the final tiles were laid in the new toilet and kitchen in St Mary's church. The Aisle project, which included other improvements to make a flexible community space, has been a long journey. The revitalised facilities will make the space more open and accessible so the local community can come together.
National Lottery Heritage Fund Supports Heritage in Need
First published on: 11th March 2024Since 2017 the National Lottery Heritage Fund (formerly called the Heritage Lottery Fund) has gone through numerous changes. Holly Robinson, our Historic Church Buildings Support Officer, is running two Zoom sessions to discuss the changes in more detail.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2024
First published on: 29th February 2024We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
All Saints' and St Andrew's Church, Kingston reopens after repairs
First published on: 4th January 2024Kingston Parochial Church Council held a celebration to mark the reopening of All Saints’ and St Andrew’s church, which has been closed for repairs since July 2023. Kingston’s parish church is a Grade I Listed Building, noted for its nationally important series of wall paintings, dating from the late C13 to the late C17.
Church maintenance award finalist, St James' Church, Little Paxton
First published on: 21st November 2023St James' Church, Little Paxton was listed as one of twelve finalists in the maintenance awards from the National Churches Trust.
The Church Times Green Church Awards
First published on: 10th October 2023The Church Times Green Church Awards have two objectives: to celebrate the remarkable efforts made in recent years by individuals and congregations to offset the damage being done to the earth, and to set good examples before others who might be inspired to follow suit.
A Quick Guide to Looking after Church Buildings
First published on: 9th October 2023Looking after church buildings is a team effort and often involves far more than people expect.
Nominations open for the National Church Awards
First published on: 12th June 2023Nominations have officially opened, with churches across the UK now able to enter for awards in architecture, volunteering, tourism and so much more.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - March 2023
First published on: 27th February 2023We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - December 2022
First published on: 30th November 2022We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
Break-ins at churches
First published on: 22nd November 2022Since 1 September there have been six reported break-ins at churches in the Diocese of Ely. This news item hopes to help you prepare and prevent the same happening to your church.
Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter - September 2022
First published on: 1st September 2022We're delighted to release the latest Church Heritage Diocesan Newsletter.
How Village Churches Thrive - A Practical Guide
First published on: 18th August 2022A new guide published by Church House seeks to “fly the flag for rural churches” and their central role in local communities.
