Small congregations can make a big impact! Understand how you can work with your congregation to fundraise for your church in this bite-sized video. ⬇️

Have you reviewed your security plans for your church? It’s important to make sure your plan remains current and reflects any location/site changes. Here are some steps you can consider taking to help you with your church security. brnw.ch/21wH04U

Last year Benefact Group awarded £200,000 to 40 charities through their special draws, and we’re excited to share that they’re back this year! Starting with animals & wildlife, nominate a charity in the special draw for a chance of winning £5,000: animal.movementforgood.com/ecclesiastical

Don’t let a cyber security breach damage your organisation! Many churches now use technology to interact with their congregation, so it’s important to ensure you’ve done all you can to defend against cyber-attacks. Find out how you can do that ➡️ brnw.ch/21wHqKB

Easter celebrations can be a great way to welcome new people into your church, but new visitors won’t be familiar with the layout of your building. Managing slip and trip hazards and first aid are important to keep everyone safe. brnw.ch/21wHC2D

If you manage a church, tackling climate change can mean an overwhelming list of things to consider. In this short guide, learn how greener churches can protect the earth, reduce outgoings, and encourage a more sustainable future for their communities. brnw.ch/21wHGTl

Ladders are extremely practical but injuries from falls can be severe. Choosing the right ladder and carrying out some simple checks will reduce the chances of an accident. Make sure people using ladders at your church are aware of the guidelines. brnw.ch/21wHRJC

Insurance can appear complex, so we've created a series of 'made simple guides' to help. Providing easy-to-understand, up-to-date information on the issues we are asked about the most, you can access the guides on our website ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wHXWc

Learn how to put together a compelling application and avoid common pitfalls when applying for the National Lottery Fund with our new fundraising guidance. brnw.ch/21wI2sD

Small donations can make a big impact. See how some churches are using their trust 130 donations in these case studies: brnw.ch/21wIh2c

The theft of metal from churches is both costly and damaging. We’ve created a guide to help reduce the risk of metal theft at your church. brnw.ch/21wIxlk

As e-bikes & e-scooters continue to rise in popularity, fires have been significantly linked to their use. This guidance highlights some of the hazards associated with charging these at home & the steps that can be taken to reduce or mitigate them. brnw.ch/21wIBvu

St Mary and Bartholomew, Solihull use their grant to introduce contactless donations to support the church and raise valuable funds for charitable causes. Read the case study ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wIGld

Are you looking to write a grant application? Watch our bite-sized #fundraising video to discover where to look for funding and how to research potential funders ➡️ brnw.ch/21wITvm

The #climate emergency is one of the biggest and most important issues facing the world today, but how can churches respond? Read our latest article to discover how you can identify and obtain #funding to improve how green your church is ⬇️brnw.ch/21wJ7xU

If you require storm safety advice for your church property, you can find our expert guidance here: ecclesiastical.com/risk-managemen…

Did you know we offer a wealth of free support, guidance and tools to help you with your fundraising? Discover #fundraising support for your church ⬇️ brnw.ch/21wJKTu

Meet our lovely Labrador Vergers Eric and Florence 🐾. They're ready to welcome you to Tewkesbury Abbey if you visit on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. youtu.be/are2KJLrIQc?si… #tewkesbury @visitEngland The Cotswolds

I wrote about St Mary’s Kempley, Gloucestershire with its glorious Romanesque Frescoes in ‘The Stonemason’ 👇. It’s a place I’ve returned to often and in #churchgoing I focus on It’s ancient roof, the oldest in Britain.

Today marks the first day of Benefact Group's climate draw! Nominate a charity, not-for-profit organisation, or community interest company for their chance to win £5,000! Open from the 12th – 16th August, nominate your chosen charity today: climate.movementforgood.com/ecclesiastical