• Rt Hon Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH

    24 April 2024

    We are saddened to learn today of the death of former Labour minister and welfare campaigner Frank Field (Rt Hon Lord Field of Birkenhead, CH) who has died at the age of 81. Lord Field, who dedicated his career to tackling social issues, including child poverty and modern slavery, served as an MP for 40 years.

  • Back for the future

    29 February 2024

    Northampton brewery returns to historic town pub after £3.5million investment. 

  • Archaeological Investigations at St John’s, Lancaster

    02 February 2024

    A team from Oxford Archaeology North will start work next week to excavate up to six 1m x 1m trenches in the north side of the churchyard at St John’s Church Lancaster. 

  • Lancaster church leads the way for next generation of heritage craftspeople

    18 December 2023

    Historic England has awarded CCT close to half a million pounds in funding, which will support urgent work at the city centre church of St John the Evangelist in Lancaster.

  • Christmas Card Photography Competition

    23 November 2023

    Could your image be one of our 2024 Christmas cards?

  • Sudbury Arts Centre unveiled as new brand for St Peter’s following major project

    01 November 2023

    Sudbury’s central cultural landmark has unveiled a new name and identity, ahead of its long-awaited re-opening following a multi-million pound regeneration.

  • Works needed to stabilise Lincolnshire church

    26 October 2023

    As part of regular monitoring, it has been found that the ancient structure of one of our churches, St Boltolph's, Skidbrooke in Lincolnshire, has moved notably over the last few months and urgent works to stabilise the building are needed. 

  • Summer Photography Competition Winner

    24 August 2023

    Discover the winner of our summer photography competition along with some of the other fantastic images received!

  • Summer Photography Competition

    14 August 2023

    Find out how to take part in our summer photography competition!

  • Opportunity for a co-opted member of CCT's Finance & Audit Committee

    30 June 2023

    We are looking to appoint a co-opted member to our Finance & Audit Committee. This would be a great opportunity to become involved in a secular charity that is nevertheless passionately devoted to the conservation and where feasible regeneration of these wonderful religious buildings.

  • Remembering Kim

    29 June 2023

    It was with great sadness that the CCT learned of the passing of Kim Thompson former Volunteer Officer for Somerset, Dorset, Devon & Cornwall and friend of The Churches Conservation Trust. Our thoughts are with Kim’s family and loved ones.

  • Plans for a historic Lancaster church are gathering pace with experts appointed and the community rallying to volunteer

    05 June 2023

    Architects, business specialists and volunteers are supporting CCT and Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce in realising their vision of St John's Church as a new co-working space for Lancaster’s business and enterprise community. 

  • Craftsmanship Success at Little Stonham

    31 May 2023
  • A Church Near You

    22 May 2023

    An introduction to Anglican churches from Cumbria to Cornwall by Denis Dunstone

  • Locals invited to drink-in a 900 year history at historic Northampton pub

    18 May 2023

    Archaeologists are inviting Northampton residents to a lunchtime pub session with a difference. 

  • The Chamber at St John's Appoints Award Winning Architects

    15 May 2023

    Mosedale Gillatt Architects have been appointed to lead a Consultant team at the Church of St John the Evangelist in Lancaster, building on award-winning work at 17Nineteen in Sunderland.