More than a Roof: Preparing a Parish Church Heritage Project

London Historic Buildings Trust

An introductory training session, aimed at parishes, to explore what makes a heritage project vs a repair project.

75 Cowcross St

Building Futures Training - 2026

Building Futures returns for 2026. 

LHBT’s in-person training programme is aimed at those who are new to developing built heritage projects and who are interested in saving a part of London’s heritage for the benefit of its communities.

**This event is Sold Out, but please consider joining 'Building Foundations: Starting a Heritage Project' on Wednesday 9 September as it will cover a lot of comparable information still relevant for a parish church project. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997692972457?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1997692972457?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for tickets</a>. London Historic Buildings Trust welcomes you to a special training opportunity as part of our popular 'Building Futures' community training programme.Led by London Historic Buildings Trust this training session introduces the topic of built heritage projects for parish churches. Often built heritage projects start with a repair need - such as the roof, or masonry - but the potential impact of repairs extends well beyond safeguarding the historic fabric. This workshop will explore how a heritage project differs to a repairs project, and why it's an important distinction within the current funding context and for the sustainability of these much-valued historic buildings.The workshop is aimed at those new to heritage projects, whether that be members of PCCs, clergy, parish volunteers or staff. Attendees will have a desire to see their parish church safeguarded, sustainable and able to welcome and support a wider range of London's communities.We will be covering:Part 1Heritage Project vs Repair Project - what's the difference? Parish church examplesBenefits of a Heritage Project - what is the potential impact?The Heritage Funding Landscape - current priorities, processes and best practice (including The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England)Not funding the promotion of religion, but funding religious heritageRefreshment BreakPart 2What will determine a successful heritage project for a parish?Step by Step: Viability and Resilience first, repairs and construction lastThe Technical Side - RIBA Stages, Phasing, Consultant Roles and ResponsibilitiesFirst Steps and Top TipsParish church case Studies

London Historic Buildings TrustLHBT is the only London-wide building preservation trust. For 30 years’ the Trust has been rescuing and utilising heritage, whether that be bricks and mortar, or intangible heritage. Specifically, we facilitate communities to re-use the historic buildings that they value, and showcase their special heritage, finding viable and enterprising ways to support local need and aspiration with such projects.

About 'Building Futures'Building Futures is LHBT’s in-person training programme, aimed at those who are new to developing heritage projects, including individuals, charities, community or Friends groups, local authorities or anyone else who is interested in undertaking a project to save or promote a part of London’s heritage.Delivered by LHBT, with specialist guest speakers, the training is focused on helping attendees understand what makes for a strong, sustainable project with outcomes for people, place and heritage. There is a focus on built heritage projects, but much of the principles of the training can be applied to heritage projects of any type, scale and scope.LHBT takes Building Futures on the road, moving around London to bring our experience, advice, and support directly to local communities. Since 2023, we’ve delivered workshops for those in the boroughs of Enfield, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Haringey, Westminster, Brent, Islington and Camden, as well as numerous online sessions.

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