About this Event
This event is part of our New Futures: Former Places of Worship event series. New Futures is a three-year programme (January 2025-December 2027) funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and Development Trusts Association Scotland to provide enhanced support to community groups considering taking on a former place of worship across Scotland. This programme was launched in direct response to the significant and unprecedented number of former places of worship which are due for disposal over the next several years.
Event description:
With a significant number of church buildings at risk of disposal across Scotland, this event aims to raise awareness of churches that are due to be sold in Dundee and surrounding areas. The day will bring various groups and support organisations together to discuss what needs to be considered when taking these significant heritage assets into community ownership and will provide an overview of the help available.
This event will provide an opportunity for community organisations looking to take ownership of a former place of worship in the area to come together to share knowledge and experience as well as meet with COSS Churches Advisors and hear from a range of guest speakers including key funders and heritage organisations.
An event agenda with further information will be circulated before the day.
What will I gain from this event?
- The opportunity to meet with COSS Churches Advisors and hear about the support on offer as part of the New Futures: Former Places of Worship programme
- The opportunity to meet with and learn from other community organisations in the process of taking a former place of worship into community ownership
- Discuss challenges, consider solutions and hear relevant presentations to inspire and add to your knowledge
- Meet with key funders and organisations such as Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) and National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) to learn about the support available and about how to finance your project
Who is this event for?
This event is open to any community group interested in taking ownership of a former place of worship. The event will have a specific focus on Dundee and surrounding areas.
Where is this event taking place?
This is an in-person event. The location is Glasite Hall (St. Andrew's Church
King Street, Dundee, DD1 2JB) close to the city centre of Dundee.
Do I have to pay to attend?
This is a free event.
Photography Disclaimer:
DTAS will be taking photos at this event. These images will be used by DTAS to share news about the event, and to publicise our future events. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and published on social media and the DTAS website. They will be stored securely, and we will delete them after they are no longer needed for publicity purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, then please notify us on the day.
More Information:
- If multiple individuals are attending from the same organisation, please make sure to book separate tickets to allow us to track numbers accurately.
- Please note that tickets will be available until Tuesday 26th May at 1pm. If you wish to attend, please book your spot prior to this date to allow us to confirm numbers for catering.
For questions and enquiries, please email Louise Paterson, Churches Programme Officer at: [email protected]
New Futures: Former Places of Worship is delivered by Community Ownership Support Service with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic Environment Scotland.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glasite Hall, King Street, Dundee, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
