Church Buildings and Churchyards

• General Church Buildings/DAC Documents

• Archaeology - A Guide for Parishes

• Presentation at the Church Warden Conference

• Presentation on 'Working with the DAC'

• Churchyard Safety and PCC Responsibilities

• Churchyard Guidance for Families

• DAC Electrical Guidance

• DAC Bell Ringing Simulators

• Cranborne Chase AONB. Guidance for this area including lighting requirements for the dark skies.

• The Faculty Rules, The DAC and the Church Buildings Team

• DAC Guidance note Heating Proforma 1

• DAC Guidance note Heating Proforma 2

• DAC Guidance note Applying for a Heating faculty

Statement of Significance and Need 

28 May 1330 – 1630

This webinar covers the standard statement of significance and need in depth. Two of the most important documents in a faculty application. It covers all the headings in each document and explains what they are asking for and the types of information to put in them. It will discuss what significance means in a faculty alongside what ‘need’ is. This webinar is for anyone who is compiling a faculty application or has one in progress already.
 
Principles of Building Conservation
25 June 1000 – 1200
 
Want a better understanding of what looking after our built heritage is all about and how we got here? This webinar will cover the brief history of building conservation moving onto the principles of conservation. Understanding these principles are key if you are someone who looks after a historic building. This webinar will help you understand building maintenance and adaption. It will also help you with faculty applications and be aware of the common pitfalls to ensure you are looking after our built heritage.
 
Heating applications ‘Net Zero and Due Regard’

20 August 1330 – 1530
 
This webinar will tackle the most recent changes to the faculty system related to net zero. It will discuss what net zero is for the Church of England, what it means to you and what you can do for creation care. It will discuss what due regard looks like in a faculty application and how the DAC and Chancellor will advise and judge applications. Don’t wait until your heating breaks down before understanding what net zero means. It is never too early to prepare.
 
Making the most of the Quinquennial Report

24 September 1000 – 1200
 
Ever dreaded receiving your quinquennial report? Ever looked at the list of recommendations and don’t know where to start? Do you simply file it away and wait for the next one? If this sounds familiar join the Church Buildings Team where we breakdown the QI report and explain how you can use it to your benefit. We explain how you can us it to ensure you are on top of your maintenance and save money in the long term.

Churchyards: all you need to know to maintain and care for land around the church
30 October 1330 – 1530 

Join the Church Buildings Team, Registry department and the Chancellor where we cover many aspects of all thing’s churchyard. Topics covered range from burials, headstones, maintenance, permissions, and closed churchyards. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss the kinds of things you are experiencing.

Statement of Significance and Need

25 November 1300 - 1600

Emmaus House, The Avenue, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0FG.

 
This in person training session covers the standard statement of significance and need in depth. Two of the most important documents in a faculty application. It covers all the headings in each document and explains what they are asking for and the types of information to put in them. It will discuss what significance means in a faculty alongside what ‘need’ is. This webinar is for anyone who is compiling a faculty application or has one in progress already.