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Church Buildings Team Bulletin Archive
Inside you can find advice on all church building issues, including the latest information on grant funding available, maintenance advice, and upcoming events to get involved in.
You can view and download each Bulletin in either PDF or Word (plain text) format using the buttons below.
July 2026
This issue brings you churches to be inspired by with their fundraising efforts and community spirit, as well as information on open churches events and training opportunities to get involved with.
May / June 2026
Inside you can find the much-awaited details of the new Listed Places of Worship Renewal Fund, a reflection on 30 years of the West Lindsey Churches Festival, and advice on how to be ‘grant-ready’.
March 2026
In this issue we welcome Daniel Elkington, our new member of the Diocesan Advisory Committee, celebrate the reopening of the Lincoln Cathedral libraries with an art project for your church to get involved in, and explain the benefits of completing the Energy Footprint Tool.
January 2026
This edition includes a case study from St Mary le Wigford as it removes unsuitable carpets and restores a Victorian tiled floor, helpful advice about lead theft and upgrades to roof alarms, and even a peek at our Christmas jumpers!
November 2025
In this issue we celebrate the National Churches Trust Church of the Year – Old Bolingbroke! We also share opportunities for churches in South Kesteven, and tell you more about the Conservation Masterclass we held in collaboration with the Cathedral, for University of Lincoln students. We also include the slides and Q&A from the ‘Meet the Funder’ session with Usman Saeed of the Benefact Trust.
September 2025
On the eve of Remembrance Day, find inside an article on War Memorials, their significance and care. We note that Lincolnshire is blessed with a rare few of what are known as ‘Thankful Villages’, where no resident soldier died during the First World War.
July 2025
In this edition we welcome Sophie Clark, our new Church Development Officer. There is a good news story from Legbourne All Saints who removed several pews to create a more flexible and welcoming space. We also include an introduction to the Cornerstone grants and parish finance database which is being championed by the Generous Living Team.