The United Reformed Church West Midlands Synod Trust are the Trustees for most of the church and manse properties. Local churches have responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of their properties and receive support and advice from Synod. This is offered through the Property Committee and the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee.
Please be aware that an act regarding tenancies came into force on 1st June 2019. Any new tenancies will need to be aware of this act which will also have a retrospective effect after a one-year grace period to also include agreements in place prior to 1 June 2019. Tenancy Agreements should be reviewed to ensure they do not charge or refer to any prohibited payments; there are penalties for non-compliance.
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Resources and Compliance Committee Meetings:
Wednesday 12 November 2025, 10:30
Health and Safety Presentation for Churches – available here
Please feel free to refer to this presentation on basic health and safety requirements. If you would like any more information or would like a presentation at your Church, please contact the Synod Office.
Here are the policies below:
- The LARGE PRINT Manse Policy
- Form A – Alterations etc to Buildings Oct 2012
- Form A – App 1 Your Church and its Mission
- Form A – App 2 Evaluation of Alternatives Options
- Form A (i) – Alterations etc to Manses Form A (ii) – Manses, Evaluation of alternative Options
- Listed Places of Worship – VAT Scheme
- Manse small repairs grant claim