Resources

Where to begin

Your church, your community was developed in partnership with Heritage Trust Network and Historic Churches Scotland and was published in 2023.
Your church, your community

What’s the church of Scotland’s official position?
Church of Scotland General Trustees Guidance Document

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How do you bring an asset into your ownership

Route maps – acquiring your church
Most places of worship will be acquired through a negotiated sale with the owner (typically the Church), however the Community Right to Buy process may also be appropriate.
Negotiated Sale Route Map
Community Right to Buy Route Map

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Funding

Scottish Land Fund
Architectural Heritage Fund
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Historic Environment Scotland
Democratic Finance Scotland

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Faith Based Groups

If you are a faith-based group looking to purchase a church building for the purpose of worship, check out the following:
National Churches Trust
Scotland’s Churches Trust