1. Catherine Forsyth Project Manager Diocese of Chelmsford
The Diocesan Development Directorate – How can we help you?
Catherine Forsyth Project Manager Diocese of Chelmsford

2. Who are we?
We are a team of people here to help you with your project!
Michael Minta – Development Director
Catherine Forsyth – Project Manager
Paul Whitnall – Buildings for Mission Adviser
We can provide ideas and advice

3. How can we help you? Support with your building project
Identify and manage risk
Advise on suitable grants and trusts
Give initial advice on developing parish projects
Help you connect with developers and partners
Advise you on next steps
Advice available on the Developing Parishes section of the Diocesan website

4. I have a potential building project – What do I need to do?
Contact the Development Directorate for advice
Arrange an initial meeting with a Diocesan representative
Read the guidance on the Diocesan website
Follow the flow chart…

5. I have a potential project – what do I need to do?

6. Title Reports
Some support and guidance is available to parishes for title reports
Identify who owns the property and land
Nathan Whitehead, Michael Minta or Catherine Forsyth can help

7. Funding for Feasibility Studies
Each year the Mission & Pastoral Committee have a small pot of money to give out to parishes for building development
The money available is based on the proportion of listed buildings in each area
Request an application form from Nathan Whitehead
Complete and send back with the support of your Area Dean and Archdeacon
You can apply 3 times a year in March, June or November
It can be completed by a Churchwarden, incumbent, PCC member or project consultant – ideally a team effort

8. Building Development Advice
If your parish would like to discuss development ideas and guidance, our team at the Development Directorate can help
Contact Michael Minta and the team will arrange to come and visit the parish
We are here to support your parish for the duration of the project

9. Loans A parish can apply for a loan through the DBF
This could be for a large scale project or a specific item e.g. fixing a boiler
Ability to pay Parish Share is taken into account
Application Forms can be obtained from the Finance Office

10. Parish Giving Scheme
The Parish Giving Scheme could be suitable for your parish as a means of getting ordinary finances boosted ahead of a building project

11. Any Questions?
Questions from the floor

12. Contacts Michael Minta mminta@chelmsford.anglican.org
Catherine Forsyth or

13. Thank you