Care of Churches > Links
Links to other useful websites (which open in a new window) and other contact details.
Please note that the opinions of external bodies may not be those of the Diocese of Exeter and the inclusion of any company's details does not imply endorsement of recommendation of that firm.
CHURCHart
CHURCHart exists to encourage artists, congregations, and those involved in the care of churches to foster and engage the arts in the life of the church.
Contains information on how to commission and fund new art work.
http://www.churchart.co.uk
Churchcare
Information about fundraising, guidance for new churchwardens and all sorts details on different aspects of maintaining church fabric and developing your church building.
http://www.churchcare.co.uk
The Cathedral and Church Buildings Library
The most important single collection in the UK of books and other material dedicated solely to ecclesiastical architecture, art, design and liturgy; a unique research tool for readers interested in those areas.
The Library is located at Church House, Westminster and is usually open to external readers by appointment with the Honorary Librarian (Telephone 020 7898 1884 Tuesdays and Wednesdays). They will also accept telephone queries from parishes to see what information they may hold on your particular church, which may be useful when having to undertake research for Statements of Significance when changes to a church are planned.
The Conservation Foundation
The Conservation Foundation was founded to provide a means for people in public, private and non-profit sectors to collaborate on environmental causes. In terms of churches, see the 'Parish Pumps Programme' section of the website; the Programme is organised in association with the Public Affairs Division of the Church of England. It brings news and information on sustainable living, provides funding for community projects and organises events on topical sustainable consumption and production issues.
http://www.conservationfoundation.co.uk
Faith in Maintenance
An initiative run by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) which aims to help volunteers who look after historic places of worship. They provide training to help you understand how your building works and how to solve problems caused by leaky gutters and blocked drains. Free training courses are available to any faith group using an historic building for worship.
Two courses were held in the Diocese in April, and a further course is planned for July 2009.
The website contains lots of helpful tips and guidance.
http://www.spabfim.org.uk
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
The SPAB represents the practical and positive side of conservation.
They are also one of the National Amenity Societies who may need to be consulted on significant changes to listed church buildings.
They have a free telephone advice line for technical advice.
SPAB Techncial Advice Line (9.30am-12.30pm)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 0207 456 0916
http://www.spab.org.uk
