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
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Our Churches
General information about the churches in Durham Diocese
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Lists A & B
Details of work that can be carried out without a full faculty
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Church Log Book (pdf)
Sample pages for a church log book
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Church Log Book (Word)
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Accessibility Guidance
- 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
DAC Awards
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DAC Awards – Letter to Parishes
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Application Form – Church Buildings Awards 2026
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Exemplar Application Form – Church Buildings Awards 2026
Reaching Net Zero Carbon
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Route Map to Net Zero Carbon
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Producing a Net Zero Carbon Plan
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Achieving Net Zero Carbon in your Church Building
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Guidance Notes Phase 1 Form – Net Zero Action Plan
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Guidance Notes Phase 2 Form – Net Zero Action Plan
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Phase 1 Form – Net Zero Action Plan
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Phase 2 Form – Net Zero Action Plan
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Practical Path to Net Zero
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Heating Options
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Guidance on the Use of Temporary Heaters
Church Building Support
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Church Buildings Panel CBSO Support Application Form
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Church Building Support Officer Guidance
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Undertaking a Church Buildings Project
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Starting a project
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Developing a Project
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Completing a Project
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Establishing a Project Team
DAC / Faculty Guidance
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DAC's 2026 Meeting Dates
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The Faculty Process Flowchart
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Faculty Jurisdiction Rules
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2025 Guidance and writing statements of significance and need
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2025 Template for statement of significance
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2025 Template for statement of need
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Applying for a Heating Faculty
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Heating Options
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New Heating System Application Template
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Simple Options Appraisal of Heating Systems
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Guidance on when to consult with statutory bodies
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Guidance on listed building consent and planning
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CBC Casework Policy and Precedents
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DAC Environmental Policy
Faculty Management System
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How do I register for the Building Management Portal? (user guide)
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Making a List B application – Building Management Portal (user guide)
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Making a List A application – Building Management Portal (user guide)
- Faculty Management System
- Intro video
- Registration and account management video
- List B video
- List A video –
Churchyards
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Simple Guide to Churchyards
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Churchyard Memorial Regulations
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Churchyard Memorial Regulations Explanatory Note
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Handbook for the Bereaved
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Memorial Application Form A (word)
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Memorial Application Form B (word)
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Memorial Application Form A (pdf)
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Memorial Application Form B (pdf)
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Guide to creating a Garden of Remembrance
Heating Replacement Info
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Heating Options
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Applying for a Heating Faculty
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Heating Checklist
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New Heating System Application Template
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Simple Options Appraisal
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Exemplar Options Appraisal
Quinquennial Inspections
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Durham Diocesan Scheme
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CBC's Guidance Document
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Quinquennial Inspectors Durham Diocese Current List – October 2026
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Summary of the Quinquennial Inspector Appointment ProcessSummary of the Quinquennial Inspector Appointment Process
Grants
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Grant Funding Plan
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Grant Funding Planning Spreadsheet
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Diocesan Church Building Grant Application Form
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Diocesan Church Building Grant Application Guidance
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Charitable Grants for Churches (updated July 2023)
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Diocesan Church Building Grant Guidance (Jun 2026)
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Diocesan Church Building Loan Application Form
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Fundraising Help Sheet
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Guide to Heritage Assessment Plan for Churches
Churchwarden Newsletters
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Wardens Email October 2026
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Wardens Email September 2026
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Wardens Email August 2026
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July 2026
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June 2026
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May 2026
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April 2026
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March 2026
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February 2026
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January 2026