Church Buildings and Churchyards

It is our collective responsibility and privilege to ensure our church buildings remain open and accessible for future generations.

Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) hold legal responsibility for the care, repair and management of their church buildings.

Information, advice, support, and resources to help keep church buildings and churchyards in good condition is all offered through the Church Buildings Team who work on behalf of the DAC (Diocesan Advisory Committee).

The team also administers parish applications for the Archdeacon’s Written Approval under List B provisions, as well as managing and administering the quinquennial inspection scheme on behalf of the Archdeacons.

If you're unable to find what you're looking for please contact the Church Buildings Team, by emailing dac@salisbury.anglican.org. They'll respond as soon as possible.

Diocesan Advisory Committee Meeting Dates

The Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) meets every month and items can be added to the agenda. To see when these take place, see below or visit our calendar.

2023

20 January

17 February

17 March

12 May

16 June

7 July

8 September

13 October

17 November

Useful Contacts

• Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (Visit our Grant-giving bodies page for more information)

•The Church Buildings Council

• Historic England (formerly English Heritage)

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission

• National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies (NADFAS)

•Historic Buildings and Places (HBAP)

•The Council for British Archaeology

•The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
(Regarding buildings erected before 1715)

•The Georgian Group
(Regarding buildings erected 1700 – 1840)

• The Victorian Society
(Regarding buildings erected 1837 – 1914)

• The Twentieth Century Society
(Regarding buildings erected after 1914)

NB: The Diocese of Salisbury cannot be held responsible for the content of external sites.

Training and Guidance

• Presentation at the Church Warden Conference - 12 October 2021

• Presentation on 'Working with the DAC'

• The Faculty Rules, The DAC and the Church Buildings Team

Contact the Team

Dan Crooke

Secretary to the DAC and Church Buildings Team Manager

Get in touch

Team email

dac@salisbury.anglican.org