ChurchWorks Commission

Bringing Churches and Government Together for Change

Our work

Working with over 1,500 churches across the country

Impacting 2m+ people through projects

Bringing together 15 denominations

Bringing Churches and Government Together for Social Good

Friday 27 February 2026

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Newly published Report + Guide

'A Place of Living'

The role of Heritage Buildings on Community Wellbeing in a 'Decade of Renewal'

Our report, funded by Historic England, illustrates the unique contribution of Warm Welcome Spaces located in heritage churches to community wellbeing. We share why engaging in heritage is important for our future health and how communities and public services can make the most of our historic church buildings.

Download our report here

Using our research, we have produced a booklet for local churches on making the most of your heritage buildings for community activities. If you're part of a local church, have a look below

Our Places of Living' guide

The mission of ChurchWorks

The ChurchWorks Commission brings together 16 major UK Christian denominations to unite and promote action on urgent social issues in our local communities, with a particular focus on supporting the most vulnerable. We help churches and Christian organisations to collaborate with each other and the Government to catalyse partnership working around our mission areas:

Wellbeing & Mental Health

Growing the church’s role in supporting people’s mental health and improving their wellbeing

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Vulnerable Children & Families

Promoting the church's contribution to ensure children and families thrive in their local communities

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Tackling Poverty

Supporting churches to help and advocate for those experiencing poverty or struggling with the cost of living

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"Thank you for all that you and your team are doing to help energise and mobilise the church to respond to the community needs around them, and make a real Kingdom difference"

Major Matt Butler

Salvation Army

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27 Feb

2026

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ChurchWorks Summit

Bringing Churches and Government Together for Social Good

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We're fortunate enough to partner with some brilliant organisations

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What people are saying about ChurchWorks

Better when we do it together

In this time, we are needed. There is loneliness, despair, hopelessness which the church is able to engage with and the church is far better when we do it together.

Anthony Cotterill

Excellent opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for God’s people everywhere to make a difference in bringing healing, reconciliation and raising hope for so many people.

Bishop Tedroy Powell

Maximise our community engagement

The team at ChurchWorks have helped us to maximise our community engagement and have encouraged us to become a church with a voice in the community. They have provided the tools that we needed to work closely with local authority partners such as the Family Hub to increase our impact.

Andy Chadwick

Senior Pastor of Reach Church, Stalybridge

Simple and effective

We know this is going to be a tough winter for many, with our youngest children most at risk. Having places for families to go that are local, warm and welcoming will make a big difference. The Warm Welcome initiative is a simple and effective way of connecting people and places so no one needs to struggle alone.

Dr Eli Gardner

Insightful and Practical

I’ve really enjoyed being part of the Accelerate Wellbeing programme. It has been both insightful and practical in terms of the support offered. It also been energising to know that there is a faith-filled team at Churchworks backing us and encouraging us in our work

Sam Lloyd

WAY Beacons

We are partnering

As a charity focusing on addressing loneliness and social isolation across the UK, we are acutely aware of the prospect of a combination of factors affecting the physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing of many people this winter. Concern about bills, heating and food are already leading to increased levels of anxiety and this – in turn – leads to increased feelings of loneliness. This is why we are partnering with Warm Welcome to provide training for volunteers in their key roles and to promote this crucial initiative.

Jeremy Sharpe

Demonstrates the willingness of churches

The Warm Welcome Campaign demonstrates the willingness of churches and different community organisations across the UK to partner, and most importantly, to come alongside and serve those most in need this winter and beyond.

Alicia Edmund

A practical partner

The ChurchWorks Commission provides for the Church of England with a practical partner in engagement on policy and in action on the ground in responding to key issues affecting our communities.

Mark Betson

A conduit for bringing groups together

We believe that to serve local communities and see community transformation, churches, government, and charities need to work together in partnership. This is exactly what ChurchWorks aims to do – it is a conduit for bringing these groups together to work more holistically and not in silos, to see those who are most in need supported well.

Kids Matter

Enabled us to think wider about our work

Partnering with ChurchWorks has enabled us to think wider about our work, and encouraged us to seek more partnerships with networks that we might otherwise not have been able to. We have found contributing towards the work of The Warm Welcome Campaign valuable, by being able to contribute towards this national initiative, we have been enabled to see the bigger picture of all that churches are doing in their communities to reach individuals who have spiritual and practical needs.

Acts 435

Demonstrates the willingness of churches

Alicia Edmund

Proud to be a partner

At Libraries Connected we know that public libraries are determined to help people during the difficult months ahead. We’re proud to be a partner of the Warm Welcome Network, which is playing such a vital role by bringing together all the community organisations that have stepped up to offer a warm space and friendly face this winter.

Isobel Hunter MBE

I'm hugely encouraged

I'm hugely encouraged that the church is stepping up and reaching out! So much going on and it's great to know so many helping across the country. Keep up the good work and keep letting us know what's going on.

Attendee

Social Isolation & Our Churches Webinar

Better when we do it together

In this time, we are needed. There is loneliness, despair, hopelessness which the church is able to engage with and the church is far better when we do it together.

Anthony Cotterill

Helped us to collaborate with other charities

Working with ChurchWorks has helped us to collaborate with other charities focusing on social impact. There is so much to be done presently in the UK, and it has been such a blessing to not only hear how other charities are working on these issues and sharing the load, but also how we can collaborate and use our skill sets to support one another to be more efficient as we move forwards.

Growing Hope

A practical partner

The ChurchWorks Commission provides for the Church of England with a practical partner in engagement on policy and in action on the ground in responding to key issues affecting our communities.

Mark Betson

Helps us see the bigger picture

The ChurchWorks Commission helps us as a team to see the bigger picture - political, faith, church and community; serving alongside other organisations.

Paul Weston

Enabled us to think wider about our work

Acts 435

A great opportunity to collaborate

“Working with ChurchWorks has been a great opportunity to collaborate across denominations and organisations. We've been part of projects that would not be possible without this network of partners. In particular, we've valued playing a role in the Warm Welcome Campaign and sharing our expertise with spaces across the country”

Dan Lane