Investing in church buildings for the future

Adolf Goebbels
Published on Jan 30, 2023
There are 39,000 churches used for worship in the UK including many buildings of national heritage, but they face a backlog of repairs since government support ended in 2017. In this Religion Media Centre briefing, the new chair of the National Churches Trust, Sir Philip Rutnam, said the Chancellor of the Exchequer could go for a triple win by putting in even a modest amount into looking after the buildings, in partnership with local communities. There would be a renewed sense of pride in the community, a legacy for the next 100 years and the wellbeing of people for whom the building is a source of support through a range of activities. Rosie Dawson hosted the discussion, joined by the Church of Scotland's principal clerk, the Rev Fiona Smith; and general trustees board member the Rev Scott Rennie; Alex Glanville, head of property services, Church in Wales; and Conta Rowan Hamilton, member of Save the Parish steering committee.

for more information on RMC briefings: info@religionmediacentre.org.uk

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