Advice and Information

Sources of advice and information on church maintenance.

Ely Diocesan Advisory Committee  has information on the DAC and how to apply for a Faculty.

The Churches Conservation Trust  cares for Church of England churches no longer needed for parish use.

The Friends of Friendless Churches  save redundant churches and chapels from demolition, decay and unsympathetic conversion.

The Ecclesiological Society  is for those who are interested in and enthusiastic about churches.

The Historic Chapels Trust  rescues places of worship in England that are no longer in use by congregations.

The Chapels Society  seeks to foster public interest in the architectural and historical importance of all places of worship that might loosely described as Nonconformist.

Church of England – Church Care  is the Church of England’s national resource, supporting all those in parishes, dioceses and cathedrals caring for their buildings today and for the enjoyment of future generations.

The Church of England’s online Faculty system and Church Heritage Record.

Historic England  – Advises and protects our heritage

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings is involved in all aspects of the survival of buildings which are old and interesting.

The Ancient Monuments Society is committed to campaigning for historic and beautiful buildings, and furthering the study of them.

The Church Monuments Society  encourages the appreciation, study and conservation of church monuments in the UK and abroad.

The National Churchwatch project provides a service for monitoring and measuring anti-Christian hate crime in the UK. Support is provided through the latest security advice, working closely with the police. (Previously http://www.nationalchurchwatch.com/ )

The Association of Independent Organ Advisers can give expert advice on new organs and organ restoration.

The Monumental Brass Society encourages and promotes the study of brasses and can give advice and modest financial support for the conservation of brasses.

Cathedral Communications Limited publishes the Building Conservation Directory with information about conservation and restoration of historic buildings.

The Association of Diocesan and Cathedral Archaeologists is a professional organisation which represents archaeologists who are charged with the proper conduct of archaeology of cathedrals and parish churches. (Previously http://www.archaeologyuk.org/adca/ )

The Conservation Register is a searchable register of specialised restorers and conservators in the UK and Ireland.

the Institute of Historic Building Conservation is the professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Royal Institute of British Architects website includes a section called Find an Architect.

The Round Tower Churches Society works for the preservation of these churches, and to investigate further their origins and history.

The British Society of Master Glass Painters promotes and encourages high standards in the art and craft of stained glass painting and staining, and acts as a locus for the exchange of information and ideas within the stained glass craft to preserve the invaluable stained glass heritage of Britain.