Churches

Supporting the people who care for historic places of worship

Looking after a church building can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s old, complex and short on funds. Whether you’re tackling urgent repairs, planning a reordering, or simply trying to make your church warmer and more welcoming, it can be hard to know where to begin.

That’s where I come in.

As a conservation-accredited architect and Quinquennial Inspector across several dioceses, I have supported many churches through repair, renewal, and change. I understand the Faculty process, the pressures on PCCs, and the delicate balance between tradition and the evolving needs of a modern congregation.

Sometimes I’m brought in to advise on a specific issue like improving energy performance or addressing roof repairs. Other times, I walk alongside a church for years, helping it through a longer-term process of transformation. Whatever the context, I take time to listen and support you in making informed, confident decisions.

Regardless of the scope, my aim is always the same: to help churches remain active, loved, and fit for the future. That might mean securing permissions, engaging the wider community, or simply helping you feel less alone in what can be a complex journey.

Whatever the scale of the work, I’m here to help you take care of your church so it can keep taking care of others.

 
St Alban church, within the London Diocese, for which Sarah is quinquennial inspector and inspecting architect.
St Mary Willesden church, within the London Diocese, for which Sarah is quinquennial inspector and inspecting architect.
St James church, where Sarah acted as church architect. The stained glass window needed repairs, which required an ecclesiastical architect.
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