All of the links to the resources have now been brought together on one webpage which will hopefully make it easier to find the resources that you need when looking after your church buildings. This will be added to over the coming months but if you require any other information please contact Martin Howard, Buildings for Mission Secretary martin.howard@durham.anglican.org or call 07586090996.
General Information on buildings
- Our Churches – General information about the churches in Durham Diocese
- ChurchCare A wide range of resources for those looking after your Church Buildings
- Historic England – Search the List of listed buildings
- Heritage At Risk Register
- Lists A & B – Details of work that can be carried out without a full faculty
- Church Log Book (pdf) – Sample pages for a church log book
- Church Log Book (Word)
- Heating Replacement Flowchart
Reaching Net Zero Carbon
- Reaching Net Zero Carbon
- Route Map to Net Zero Carbon
- Producing a Net Zero Carbon Plan
- Achieving Net Zero Carbon in your Church Building
- Webinars on getting to net zero carbon | The Church of England.
- Guidance Notes Phase 1 Form - Net Zero Action Plan
- Guidance Notes Phase 2 Form - Net Zero Action Plan
- Phase 1 Form - Net Zero Action Plan
- Phase 2 Form - Net Zero Action Plan
- Practical Path to Net Zero
Church Building Support
- Church Buildings Panel CBSO Support Application Form
- Church Building Support Officer Guidance
- Starting a project
- Developing a Project
- Completing a Project
- Establishing a Project Team
DAC / Faculty Guidance
- The DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee)
- Online Faculty System
- Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
- Statements of Significance and Needs
- Statements of Significance and Needs (Major Projects)
- New Heating System Application Template
- Simple Options Appraisal of Heating Systems
- Guidance on when to consult with statutory bodies
- Guidance on listed building consent and planning
- CBC Casework Policy and Precedents
Churchyards
- Churchyard Rules
- Memorial Application Form
- Guide to creating a Garden of Remembrance
- Guidance on Trees
- Guidance on Churchyard Memorials
Quinquennial Inspections
- Quinquennial Inspections and Planned Maintenance
- Durham Diocesan Scheme
- CBC's Guidance Document
- The DAC Secretary’s register with the details of current Quinquennial Inspectors appointed within the diocese.
Grants
- Charitable Grants for Churches (updated July 2023)
- Grant Information for Churches in Durham Diocese
- Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
- Church Building Panel Grants/Loans Application (PDF Document) 2024
- Church Building Panel Grant/loans application (Word) 2024