Creative Reuse of Historic Churches

Managed well, historic buildings are integral to creating a strong sense of community – loved and valued both for their link to the past and for their power to inspire future generations. But this doesn’t mean that they should be frozen in time. For old buildings to have a future, they must be of use to their local communities.

This talk will explore how timely repairs, creative reuse, and sensitive new design can breathe new life into historic buildings and put them back where they belong – at the heart of our communities.

Speakers Matthew McKeague and Isabel Assaly of the Churches Conservation Trust will present their case studies of inspiring projects that have taken disused old churches and turned them into thriving community assets, offering opportunities for training, engagement and economic growth in the process.