Reflections on Church Tourism

 

“Reflections on Church Tourism” is the title of a new CD-ROM resource, produced as a joint project of The Diocese of York and the Churches Tourism Association and launched at the CTA's 2012 Convention on 19th November.

The content of the CD Rom is a series of helpful chapters on how to tackle tourism issues from several standpoints using a wide variety of real solutions in large and small churches across England, Scotland and Wales and providing a directory of resources. It also includes many “clickable” links to relevant web content, thus offering a convenient starting point for accessing further up-to-date resources maintained by CTA, dioceses and other organisations. Clergy, PCCs and individuals will find it useful as training tool. PRICE: £9 including p&p

 

The CD ROM is available at:

 

http://www.churchestourismassociation.info/resources-for-churches-mainmenu-56/reflections-cd

New Look Parish Resources Website

Just a note to check out the new look Parish Resources Website:

www.parishresources.org.uk

The website is a one stop shop for all types of web based resources to help you save money, understand your finances, buy cheaper and raise money. It has been brought together by Archbishops Council from National and Local resources. It also has really useful information about PCC governance and charity registration. A must read for any PCC member...  

Inspiring Churches Conference - Postponement

Please note that the Inspiring Churches Conference has been postponed until Saturday 9th February so please don't turn up on Saturday. We'd love to see you in February and I shall post more information nearer the time.

Inspiring Churches Conference

Just to remind you to book your place on the Inspiring Churches Conference taking place on Saturday 8th December, 10-4. It should be an excellent day with first class speakers on all the practicalities of developing your church project. Why not come to Leeds for the day and get your Christmas shopping done at the same time.

You can book your place by:

ringing 0113 2000540

emailing Alice.Ullathorne@riponleeds-diocese.org.uk 

or visiting http://www.riponleeds.anglican.org/inspiring-churches.html

Building Communities - St Philip's Centre

This is a fantastic example of how to use space in church buildings for community uses. In this case it is in the church hall but could just as easily happen within the church itself. The current project was funded by a Landfill Community Grant from Biffaward and really showed what can be done with very little cash. The St Philip's Centre in Osmondthorpe in Leeds used the £3,788.20 to replace windows and make their centre safer for their users.

Inspiring Churches: Practical resources to develop your church projects

Saturday 8^th December 2012, 10-4

St George’s Centre, Great George Street, Leeds. LS1 3BR

Ticket Price £10 including lunch

To book: ring 0113 2000540

email Alice.Ullathorne@riponleeds-diocese.org.uk 

or visit http://www.riponleeds.anglican.org/inspiring-churches.html

The day includes Keynote from Maggie Durran (author and church development consultant), case studies and practical ideas and workshops from how to fund a youth project to shrinking the footprint of your church building

Workshops include:

New Look Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme

Details have been released this week of the new look Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The scheme has been running since 2001 as a way to enable Listed churches to reclaim VAT for repairs and maintenance. Changes to the Scheme and points of note are:

• the government are confident that increased budgets (£42 million annual budget) will now mean claims will be refunded in full
• the scope of the scheme has been widened to include approved alterations including plumbing and electrical works; works to kitchens, toilets, floor coverings and handrails; decoration; work to pews; asbestos removal and security measures
• The scheme will be administered on a monthly basis so that churches are out of pocket for as little time as possible

Do remember to reclaim your VAT for repairs, maintenance and approved alterations but do note that your claim will only be eligible if:

1.       the invoice or invoices are worth over £1,000 excluding VAT

2.       You make your claim within 12 months of the invoice date

3.       You use a VAT registered contractor and have a VAT invoice

If you have any queries don't hesitate to contact me at the Diocesan Office.