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Training

Need help or inspiration?

You've come to the right place, we're here to help.

We offer a variety of training sessions and courses every year, including online sessions that make it easy for anyone to join from anywhere in the country. Last year, thousands of volunteers, clergy, and others benefited from our training and workshops.

Our calendar of training helps you choose which is best for you and your church. It includes :

  • Online Sessions: Accessible from anywhere
  • Event Attendance: Our team participates in training, funding, and other events
  • Free Partner Sessions: Learn from experts through our selected partners

Check our training calendar to find and book a session that suits you and your church


Wide range of topics:
From maintenance and grants to tourism and marketing, our sessions are friendly and interactive, with Q&A opportunities during and after each session. You’ll also find training videos on our below - watch, share, and get the most out of your amazing spaces! Plus, join our networking spaces to share ideas and best practices with others.

Training films

We’ve got a great collection of training sessions and films, all in one easy to access place. We also collaborate with other organisations that provide training, advice, and support. Discover a variety of films and recorded sessions to watch now. Grab a coffee, sit back, and explore!

Discover a range of films and recorded sessions to watch now

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Take great photos

Taking beautiful photographs of your church doesn't have to be difficult. Watch our four short training films.

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Make great films

Watch our four short training films to help you take and edit brilliant short films of your church.

Networking spaces

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Welsh Places of Worship Forum

A group on Facebook for anyone representing a place of worship in Wales. Working with the Welsh Places of Worship Forum, we manage this space as a place to share ideas and best practice.

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National Churches Trust : Northern Ireland

A page on Facebook to share information for places of worship of historic, architectural and community value used by Christian denominations throughout Northern Ireland.

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