Accessibility
We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability...
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We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We are actively working to increase the accessibility and usability...
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The Diocese of Lincoln is blessed with some of the most impressive and ancient church buildings in the country. Our church buildings stand as witness to the Gospel and can...
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If you are planning repairs or re-ordering works, please contact Matt or Fran before you start. We will help you plan your project process. This will save you time and...
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Regular maintenance is necessary to keep church buildings in good repair and to stave off major repairs for as long as possible. Key to this is keeping the building dry...
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Making changes to church buildings can transform how the spaces are used, but careful planning is required. Going to see other churches is useful. You also need to understand the...
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Always check with Matt or Fran before applying for funding. We keep up to date with changes to grant funding streams and can guide you as to which funder to...
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The Diocesan Advisory Committee for the Care of Churches (DAC) is made up of volunteers appointed by the Bishop of Lincoln. There are also advisers to the DAC, who are specialists...
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What is a faculty and when do I need to seek permission for works? A faculty is the permission needed to do certain works in and around churches and to...
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These inspections must be carried out every five years by the appointed church architect or surveyor. The report that comes from the inspection gives an overview of what repairs need to...
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Every one of our over 600 churches in the Diocese of Lincoln, the buildings and the worshipping communities, is valuable, loved and a sign of the presence of God. Each...
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Churchyards are special, not just because of those buried there, but as a setting for the church building and as an important habitat for many plants and animals. This page...
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Practical steps to achieving Net Zero “Caring for places of worship (buildings and land) with environmental Integrity.” The Lincoln DAC is committed to encouraging best practice in all matters relating...
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