The Archbishops Council Housing Project has approved the first round of grants for church housing initiatives, worth an average of £21,500 each. Grants were mainly for professional fees to examine the feasibility or viability of a church redevelopment project that prioritises the provision of affordable housing.

The Archbishops’ Council Housing Project team recently visited Portsmouth as part of their wider engagement with parishes across the country. They are exploring examples of how church land and buildings can be creatively repurposed to meet local housing and community needs.

The final member of the team delivering the Archbishops’ Council Housing Project joined the project this month. Nathan Conway is the new Mapping and Grants Officer, and he will work alongside Project Manager Beki Winter and Executive Assistant Tash Jesson.

The Archbishops’ Council Housing Project has established a strong network across dioceses, and the small grants programme is open for applications.  The team is seeking parishes interested in, or already working on, developing homes that address the needs of their communities.