London Historic Buildings Trust welcomes you to a special training opportunity as part of our popular 'Building Futures' community training programme.

Led by London Historic Buildings Trust this training session introduces the topic of built heritage projects for parish churches. Often built heritage projects start with a repair need - such as the roof, or masonry - but the potential impact of repairs extends well beyond safeguarding the historic fabric. This workshop will explore how a heritage project differs to a repairs project, and why it's an important distinction within the current funding context and for the sustainability of these much-valued historic buildings.

The workshop is aimed at those new to heritage projects, whether that be members of PCCs, clergy, parish volunteers or staff. Attendees will have a desire to see their parish church safeguarded, sustainable and able to welcome and support a wider range of London's communities.

We will be covering:

Part 1
Heritage Project vs Repair Project - what's the difference? Parish church examples
Benefits of a Heritage Project - what is the potential impact?
The Heritage Funding Landscape - current priorities, processes and best practice (including The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England)
Not funding the promotion of religion, but funding religious heritage

Refreshment Break

Part 2
What will determine a successful heritage project for a parish?
Step by Step: Viability and Resilience first, repairs and construction last
The Technical Side - RIBA Stages, Phasing, Consultant Roles and Responsibilities
First Steps and Top Tips
Parish church case Studies

Tickets are £10 per person. Refreshments will be provided.