Regeneration - lasting futures for our heritage

Reanimating our heritage - the work of the Regeneration Taskforce

Colourful plasticine church on white background

How do we find, nurture and develop new uses for our buildings that will showcase inspiring examples of sustainable long-term re-use of some of our finest historic buildings?

A selection of items to be considered in developing a regeneration projectThere is often a complex and bewildering series of technical issues to address in such long-term re-use projects, as well as considerations of funding and consents.

Our Regeneration Taskforce has been set up specifically to focus on major projects which require a blend of regeneration expertise and community skilling to succeed.

Benington All Saints - local trustee carrying out consultation and explaining displays and aspirations for future use of church at open day April 2010We work in partnership with community groups, charities and social enterprises in saving historic churches at risk by:

 

 

  • providing skills, knowledge and expertise to communities seeking to reuse CCT churches
  • demonstrating how historic churches can lead the regeneration of urban and rural areas through practical projects that ensure the surviival of these churches for future generations
  • helping historic parish churches at risk of closure to explore additional uses that will keep these churches in community ownership

How we work

Benington All Saints - young people contributing to consultation displays at open day April 2010We take an active hands-on involvement in developing all our projects, working directly with local communities to help them achieve their aims.

 

Read more about our approach here

How we are supported

Regeneration Taskforce Advisory Group meeting round table to review current regeneration projects, February 2011The Regeneration Taskforce has the backing and active input of a range of partners through its Advisory Group, which is invaluable in providing constructive review, creating links for local communities into the wider national sector, and steering our projects from the outset

Meet our Regeneration Taskforce Advisory Group partners here

Who we work with

Benington All Saints - people enjoying local ales being served at the open day evening April 2010We work with a wide range of community groups, from voluntary organisations to social enterprises and registered charities, private sector partners and building preservation trusts.

Meet some of our partners here

Inspiration corner - what others have done

Communites working to adapt their church buildings for wider use is nothing new - in medieval times the church building was often a place of community meeting, exchange, celebration and festivity, and not just a place of worship. 

The modern age can be just as creative - we're collecting some of our favourites from across the country here

Be inspired