Matthew Cooper, Church Maintenance Support Officer in the Diocese of London and previously the Diocese of Lincoln, has won the exceptional rural initiative prize in the National Metal Theft Taskforce Awards Ceremony for helping to bring to justice a group of criminals who had been stripping church roofs of their lead.
One of London’s most important medieval churches undergoes a dramatic transformation.
New rules meant that listed church buildings can now be reimbursed for a greater amount of VAT than has previously been allowed through the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme.
A reminder to check your church premises thoroughly before locking up.
Finding funding far from fun? Here’s a brief introduction, and a helpful directory to get you going.