Delivered by Matthew Maries, Church Support Officer, North West (Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester)
with Jon Hodges, Cherish Project Manager

Church buildings continue to serve their communities because of the dedication of the people who care for them. Regular maintenance plays a vital role in keeping buildings safe, sustainable and in good repair.

This session highlights the importance of preventative maintenance and how a planned, proactive approach can help protect heritage, reduce costs and encourage shared responsibility. You will hear practical insights, drawing on decades of experience caring for historic buildings.

This session will cover:

• Why preventative maintenance matters
• What to tackle first, and when
• Creating and using an effective maintenance plan
• Working as a team and involving the wider community

Whether you are struggling to keep on top of maintenance or developing a new or existing plan, this session offers practical guidance and reassurance.

This session is open to anyone, from any church, chapel of meeting house across the UK. This will be a friendly informal session and is open to any member of your team so please feel free to share this invitation. The workshop will be a 45 minute presentation/discussion, with 15 minutes for discussion and questions at the end.

More information and registration here: Having faith in good maintenance: Autumn/Winter focus