Building Sustainable Futures for Scottish Churches

National Churches Trust, Scotland's Churches Trust, Historic Churches Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland are holding a training and support day.

Meet with the experts across the sectors and chat with churches, communities and organisations who have already tackled the challenges you are facing. Talks and stalls will enable you to discuss tourism, insurance, maintenance, income generation (contactless/online donations), eco-solutions, and much more with experts. We will be sharing ideas, inspiration, tips and practical support. The event will also be a great opportunity to network with those facing similar challenges and exchanging ideas and contacts.
The day is free of charge and is provided in partnership by National Churches Trust, Scotland's Churches Trust, Historic Churches Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland; as part of the Cherish project. Cherish is a National Lottery Heritage Fund funded project made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

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Lunch and refreshments

You can pre-order a soup and filled roll for lunch when you book your tickets. You can also let us know any allergies or dietary requirements. Please remember to book the correct number of lunches for your group.

Otherwise, there are lots of external options close to the Abbey.

If you can, please bring a reusable water bottle and cup. There will be water available all day, and tea/coffee available on arrival.

We also encourage a donation to Paisley Abbey wherever possible as they are offering the venue for free for this event. You can make a donation on the day.

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Please note that we will film the sessions and be photographing this event. If you don't want to appear in one or either please let us know on the day. We will remind everyone in the welcome.

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More information
https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/scotlandfutures

Agenda

- Doors open to public for exhibition / information stands

- Welcome from Paisley Abbey & National Churches Trust

- Introduction from four organising organisations; National Churches Trust, Historic Environment Scotland, Scotland’s Churches Trust, Historic Churches of Scotland

- Introductions from all funders present

- Talk section 1 - Fundraising

- Break

- Talk section 2 - Green / net zero / maintenance

- Networking and lunch

- Talk section 3 - Narrate your story, engage your audienc

- Talk section 4 - Communities and the people that keep them going

- Event close

Speakers section 1 - Fundraising

Led by DJ Johnston-Smith, Director, Scotland's Churches Trust

- Dr Susan O’Connor, Head of Grants, Historic Environment Scotland

- Diane Gray, National Lottery Heritage Fund

- Vicky Hewlett, Head of Marketing Communications, Give A Little

- Karen Hind, Cherish Support Officer, National Churches Trust

- Ben Sims, Head of Fundraising, National Churches Trust

Speakers section 2 - Green / net zero / maintenance

Led by Karen Hind

- Jamie McNamara, Church of Scotland

Speakers section 3 - Narrate your story, engage your audience

Led by Craig Stanford, Archaeology and World Heritage Officer, Historic Environment Scotland

- Rachael Adams, Communications Manager, National Churches Trust

- Sarah Crossland, Engagement Manager, National Churches Trust

- Carron Tobin, Executive Director, Scottish Community Tourism Network

Speakers section 4 - Communities and the people that keep them going

Led by Victoria Collinson-Owen, Executive Director, Historic Churches Scotland

- Paisley Abbey

- St Monans Auld Kirk Enterprise

- Kilmaronock Old Kirk Trust

- The Pyramid

Marketplace

Meet with the experts across the sectors and chat with churches, communities and organisations who have already tackled the challenges you are facing. Talks and stalls will enable you to discuss tourism, insurance, maintenance, income generation (contactless/online donations), eco-solutions, and much more with experts. We will be sharing ideas, inspiration, tips and practical support.

The event will also be a great opportunity to network with those facing similar challenges and exchanging ideas and contacts.

Host or Publisher National Churches Trust