DIY gravestone cleaning trend risks damage
An increasing trend of social media videos attempting to clean gravestones is well meaning but is potentially damaging. Short before and after…
Church Buildings
Churches could be ‘left in lurch’ after Government scheme runs out of money
A Government scheme that covers costs from repair and renovation projects has closed six weeks early – a development that…
Government announces replacement scheme for church repairs and renovations
The Government has made its long-awaited announcement on the replacement of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which will…
William heads up committee for care of church buildings
The Revd Canon William Whyte will become the next chair of the Diocese of Oxford Diocesan Advisory Committee for the…
Solar panels will give financial and eco benefits
Solar panels installed at St Mary Magdalene’s, Woodstock, a Grade II* listed church, will save the parish up to £4K…
From choirs to story tents – the latest diocese grants
The latest round of Development Fund grants has dispersed £164K to seven different church projects ranging from the launch of…
Building on the beauty of heritage and history
As well as being a welcoming place for worship, St Mary’s Church in Iffley, is a place of heritage and…
Listed Places of Worship scheme extended
The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) scheme, which provides a grant equivalent to the cost of VAT on repair and…
Community garden will grow food and fellowship
A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table. …
Award-winning restoration creates peaceful haven
One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque…