1. Fundraising and Resources

4. Sources of advice on fundraising
The Revd Lawrence MacLean, Diocesan Adviser for Fundraising and Sustainability
Giving to Heritage has launched a heritage funding helpline where you can pose questions via to a fundraising expert. They also have free to access webinars with six 45 minute training videos
Heritage Lottery Fund online forum. A new forum - for anyone interested in applying for HLF funding, in receipt of a grant, or working on a heritage project - where you can pose HLF-related questions, exchange ideas, discuss common issues, share learning and successes. A dedicated place of worship forum is anticipated

5. Sources of funding: forthcoming opportunities
Organisation Subject Deadline Wolfston Trust Fabric Repairs 12 September LPOW Security Security measures 20 September National Churches Trust Fabric Repairs 20 September AllChurches Trust Support mission ongoing of the Church Sussex Historic Churches Fabric Repairs Oct/Jan/June Heritage Lottery Fund Range of grant programmes ongoing

6. Landfill Communities Funds
Fund to help mitigate the effects of landfill upon local communities. Landfill operators claim credit against their landfill tax payments by making contributions to an approved environmental body
Churches can apply for funding for projects which involve ‘the repair, maintenance or restoration of a place of worship or a place of architectural importance’ if church is located within 10 miles of a landfill site
Eligible works include heating and lighting, and the provision of new facilities
ENTRUST head office:

7. Fundraising Tips
Identifying sources of funding and making applications is time- consuming – parishes may want to think about identifying a designated person/sub-committee to research and make applications
There is a knack to making successful applications – think about sending someone from your congregation for training
When applying for grants, check if any nearby churches have had grants from the same organisation – get in touch to ask for a copy of their successful application and to ask for tips
Make sure that you have all the information you’ll need before applying and think carefully about the timing

8. Resources – Useful Books

9. Resources - ChurchCare Guidance Notes
Hosts over 30 guidance notes, which are currently being updated
Topics include:
Bats
Improving the visitor experience
Commissioning new works of art
Trees
Lighting
Alterations and Extensions

10. Resources – Ecclesiastical Insurance Group
Website hosts useful resources including a draft Health and Safety policy, a Fire Risk Assessment and guidance notes on topics including:
church events
fire guidance
security guidance
church health and safety
storms and bad weather
asbestos
lightning protection
metal theft
General enquiries:
Ecclesiastical are planning to organise drop-in helpdesk days in Sussex churches over the winter – details to follow