This event is part of DTAS’s New Futures Programme – Former Places of Worship event series. New Futures is a three-year programme funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) to provide enhanced support to community groups considering taking on a church across Scotland. This is in direct response to the significant and unprecedented number of former places of worship that are due for disposal over the next several years.
Event description
Heritage assets such as churches present their own unique opportunities and challenges in the funding landscape, and there are many funders available to help you develop your project, acquire the church and carry out renovations. This workshop will focus on giving you the skills you need to build a funding packing and help you to consider the full range of costs for developing your project. During this workshop you will hear from some of the key funders in the heritage sector and learn what makes a successful funding application.
Workshop content:
Development funding and support
Acquisition funding
Post-Acquisition renovation funding
Building a good funding package
Writing good applications
Case studies.
Hosted by: Audrey Dunn, Churches Advisor, Community Ownership Support Service.
Guest Speakers
With presentations from the Scottish Land Fund, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, Architectural Heritage Fund and the Democratic Finance team at Development Trusts Association Scotland.
What will I gain from this event?
An understanding of the key funders’ relevant programmes and their criteria.
An understanding of how to finance your project from initial development stages to long term operations.
Knowledge on alternative methods of financing your project.
Who is this event for?
This workshop is open to individuals and community groups interested in taking former places of worship into community ownership.
Where is this event taking place?
This event is taking place online.
Do I have to pay to attend?
This is a free event.
Further information
For questions and enquiries, please email Harry Whitmore, Churches Programme Officer at: harry@dtascot.org.uk
New Futures - Former Places of Worship is delivered by Community Ownership Support Service with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.