We advocate for maintenance to be given its proper place in conservation policy. We try to influence the policies of a wide range of organisations including:
We give evidence to assorted Government reviews, such as those on the financing of Church Repairs, HE and NLHF.
Church Maintenance Schemes
We have organised schemes with Church of England Dioceses to make it easier for parishes to get help with maintaining their churches.
The GutterClear scheme operated from 2007 to 2011 in the Diocese of Gloucester. Under the scheme, parishes could call in professional maintenance visits for their rainwater goods from any of the contractors accredited under the scheme. A standard specification and terms and conditions was created, but the price was set by negotiation between the parish and the contractor.
The scheme was open to places of worship of all faiths and denominations.
A similar scheme operated in the Diocese of Chelmsford.
Maintenance Courses and Visits
We have organised special one-off maintenance events for local authorities, usually in connection with a Townscape Heritage Initiative.
The format of these is variable but usually consists of a presentation to local property owners on maintenance issues, followed by a walkabout to illustrate the issues in practice. These events are individually designed for the unique circumstances and building types of the THI area, and have been held in Wolverhampton, Burslem (Stoke-on- Trent) and Gloucester.
Contact us if you would be interested in organising one of these events.
