Managing Environment & Weather

Weather articles

Risk management articles for churches about the weather

Keeping your church open and welcoming

At Ecclesiastical, we want to encourage churches to unlock their visitor potential! We are often asked whether churches should be kept locked at all times. Our answer is no, provided the right precautions have been taken.

Unlocking funding to 'green' your churches mission

The climate emergency is one of the biggest and most important issues facing the world today – how can churches respond?

Specialist insurer hosts church Net Zero conference

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical welcomed representatives of the Church of England to its Gloucester office, as part of a Net Zero conference.

Specialist insurer launches green guide for churches

Specialist church insurer Ecclesiastical has published guidance to support churches to reduce their climate impact.

Demystifying the National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has awarded a remarkable £8.8 billion to 51,000 heritage projects including to churches of all shapes and sizes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland since 1994.

Climate change and your church

Climate change is already affecting churches and buildings. So, while reducing your carbon footprint is important, it’s also worth considering how to minimise any risks that the changing climate might introduce.

Church Heating - the use of Infrared Heating Technology

As church communities continue to take steps to reduce their carbon emissions to help tackle the effects of climate change, considering different types of heating provision may form part of any proposed changes.

Churches going green to tackle climate change

Churches across the UK say they have a duty to protect the planet from climate change but financial struggles and planning constraints are holding them back.

Self assessment for churches

Every year, a number of accidents occur in churches, church halls and churchyards. Not only does this cause pain and suffering to those who are injured, it can often result in disruption to the smooth running of the church and its various activities.