Statements of Significance and Statements of Need: Guidance and templates

The Church Buildings Council (CBC) has issued new statutory guidance and templates to be used when preparing a Statement of Significance and a Statement of Need. The guidance explains what these statements are, their purpose, and how to write them. You can find all the information on the Church of England website here, including downloadable versions of the guidance and both templates.

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The Diocesan Church Buildings Team seeks to support parishes in caring for buildings and can offer advice and assistance on a wide range of topics. They also operate the systems of permission to make changes to churches, known as Faculty Jurisdiction.

If you can’t find the guidance that you are looking for on the site then do contact the team by email or phone 01905 732809.

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