Challenges

The CCT's shoulder to the wheel

Bird on pulpit at St Barbara's church, HacebyEven though we undertake regular maintenance and plan our repair programmes well in advance, there are many issues that can affect our work - from wildlife to vandalism and theft.

These issue can affect our planned programme of repairs, as funds have to be diverted to undertake more pressing, sometimes urgent, work.

Climate change

Close up of noah's ark in a stained glass detail at St Peter's church, Preston ParkThe rapid and extreme changes coming our way could very well affect the work we do, but we are prepared and ready for (almost) anything.


Read more about how this affects us

Birds, bunnies & beasts

Barn owl sitting on a church by BrianScottWhen carrying out repairs on our churches, we can come accross extra problems created by little beings.




Read more about working with animals

Theft & vandalism

Vandalism to a window at All Saints Church, Vange"Every day 10 churches are likely to suffer from attacks of theft, vandalism or arson - equating to an attack on one in every four churches during the course of a year".

 

Find out how we are fighting heritage crime

Bats

A common pi[istrelle bat by Michael PennayChurches make great homes for bats, but as a protected species, we need to think carefully and plan ahead before carrying out repairs.



Read more about how we work with bats