Conference
sponsored by
The conference will look at
‘how to deliver a successful project’
A successful project:
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respects the heritage of the building
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is delivered in a timely manner
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executes a fundraising campaign that covers all the costs of the project
This event is for volunteers, particularly in a church setting.
It would also be helpful for anyone delivering net zero initiatives in historic environments.
Programme
09:00 – 10:00
Arrival & Morning Refreshments
Morning Networking
Connect with fellow volunteers, church wardens and project leads over morning refreshments.
10:00 – 11:15
Welcome and presentations
Speakers: Rev. Jenny Lander, Illuminous & the Church Project Team
Welcome + formal Presentations
Understanding the church context and pastoral needs.
Weighing up heating and lighting options within historic buildings.
Running a project and being an informed client.
Presentations and Panel Q&A
2 formal Presentations plus panel
11.30 - 13.00
Speakers: Gowing & the Fundraising Team
Hear from our contractor on lessons learned in a church installation.
How to raise funds from grant makers and local benefactors.
Panel discussion with all the morning speakers.
Lunch & Informal Talking Tables
Lunch & informal information gathering
13.00 – 14:30
Get direct, practical advice on specific issues facing your unique project on church heating, lighting and decoration.
Facilitated by the morning speakers & Project Suppliers
Wrap-up & Film of the project
14:30 – 16:00
Plenary Wrap-up: Lessons Learned
Summaries from the panel addressing the hot topics raised at the informal talking tables.
Consolidate key takeaways and leave with a clear action plan for delivering your project.
See the film of the All Saints' project and enjoy a final chance for networking.
Expert Panel
“Historic churches were built not only for practical reasons but to be beautiful, and through their very architecture to draw the human soul into communion with God. Looking after the built heritage of our churches is not only a matter of skilled labour and strategic management, but a spiritual and pastoral work.”
The Rev. Dr Jenny Lander
Conference Chairman
Curate at All Saints' with a background in constitutional law
“A successful intervention must feel like it has always been there.”
“Achieving an inspiring solution needs to begin with a clear vision.”
"Historic buildings provide powerful spaces for community to thrive."
Michael Barham
Design consultant, Illuminous
Dr Catherine Hammant
Chartered building services consultant delivering sustainable heating and lighting in churches. Heating and Electrical Services advisor for the Diocese of Derby and on the Church Buildings Council sub-committee for net zero and building services.
Co-lead, All Saints' Project
Catherine Holtzhausen
Volunteer with expertise in surveying, urban design and community led planning.
Grant writer, All Saints' Church
Volunteer with expertise in grant writing and administration.
John McDonald
Associate Director, Gowing Carbon Reduction Solutions Ltd
Jeremy Hammant
Gareth Johnson
Contracting lead for the church project, with extensive expertise in all aspects of construction.
Volunteer and member of the PCC with expertise in business consulting.
Co-lead, All Saints' Project
Grant manager, the Heritage Lottery Fund
Grant manager, supporting communities in delivering their heritage projects.
Joining information
The map shows the location of the church and that of the Unity Centre as well as the location of the railway station and suggested places to park.
The conference will be held in the circled venues, which are approximately 2 minutes walk apart.
For further details please email handl@stamfordallsaints.org.uk
Conference Registration
The conference fee is £22.50 per person and includes all refreshments
for the day.
Please fill out a separate conference registration form for each attendee.
Sponsors & Contributors
We are grateful to the organisations who made this conference possible through their generous support and expertise.
Sponsors
Gowing
National Lottery Heritage Grant
Mechanical and electrical installation experts
Grant Funding body
Contributors
Consulting Engineer
Illuminous
Heating & Lighting suppliers
Hershel
Specialists in electrical controls
ECS
Principal Design consultants
RLP Surveyors
New Community Group
Friends of All Saints’
This group brings together people passionate about our medieval building, offering an annual talk on Medieval Architecture.
We run events throughout the year to support the building, and membership is open to everyone—whether or not you are part of the congregation.
Join us in celebrating and preserving our church heritage.