Guidance notes and Policies

Support is available for clergy, churchwardens and others who manage and maintain historic church buildings.

Links to further areas of resources and information

Mission and Mortar Toolkit created thanks to as a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to help communities identify new and existing resources to look after their church buildings and use them for mission
The Crossing the Threshold Toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to managing a church project
Churchcare
Parish Resources
Church Buildings Council
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
Historic England
Caring for Places of Worship Report
The Ancient Monument Society
The Council for British Archaeology
The Georgian Group
The Victorian Society
The Twentieth Century Society
Natural England
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Heritage Gateway (where information on England's historic sites and buildings can be searched for, including archaeology and Historic England records and registers)
Heritage Help (a resource provided by the National Amenities Societies to offer information and advice on matters related to the management and protection of local historic environments)

Other websites that might be useful for parishes

Useful links and resources