Diocesan Advisory Committee

The DAC is responsible for considering all applications for repairs, re-orderings or new works within churches of the diocese and is committed to enabling mission and outreach, whilst preserving the historic significance of these sacred places.

In order to obtain initial advice from the DAC please contact churchbuildings@oxford.anglican.org

DAC advisors

Jasper Fulford-Dobson (Arboriculture)

Julian Munby (Archaeology)

Richard Codd (Architecture)

Giles Pritchard (Architecture)

John Radice (Architecture)

Matthew Craske (Art)

Alan Frost (Bells)

Rupert Griffin (Clocks)

Rachel Arnold (Conservation)

Martin Bridge (Dendrochronology, historic timbers and woodwork)

Daniel Miles (Dendrochronology, historic timbers and woodwork)

Lynn Mathias (Flint and brickwork)

Andrew Thearle (Ironwork)

Ben Wright (Landscape)

Philip Kite (M&E)

Suellen Pedley (Needlework, textiles)

Roy Woodhams (Organs)

Barry Williams (Organs)

Philip Wharton (Organs)

Anna Eavis (Stained Glass)

Alex Wenham (Stonemason)

Jon Avent (Structural engineer)

Mike Wilford (Structural engineer)

Lizzie Woolley (Wall painting conservation)

DAC members

The Revd Canon William Whyte (Chair)

Liz Kitch (Secretary)

The Archdeacon of Oxford (The Ven Jonathan Chaffey)

The Archdeacon of Berkshire (The Ven Stephen Pullin)

The Archdeacon of Buckingham (The Ven Cassa Messervy)

The Archdeacon of Dorchester (The Ven David Tyler, Vice Chair)

The Revd Canon Dr Peter Groves (Theology & Doctrine)

The Revd Canon Valerie Plumb (Rural Ministry)

Charlotte Robinson (Architect)

Bryan Martin RIBA (Architect)

Geraldine O’Farrell (Senior Building Services Engineer, Historic England)

John Pritchard (National Amenity Societies’ Nominee - Victorian Ecclesiastical Architecture)

Joyce Christie (Architect)

John Missenden (Diocesan Synod)

Helen Ensor (Architectural History)

Peter Preston (Architect)

James Mackintosh (Architect)

Michael Holmes (Diocesan Synod)

Louise Durning (Architectural History)

Nicola Coldstream (Architectural History)

Nick Wright (Architectural History)

Freya Morris (Conservation)

Sarah Tattersall (Structural Engineering)

Deiniol Heywood (Mission & Projects)

Rachel Fletcher

Diarmaid Macculloch (Ecclesiastical History)

DAC minutes

Here you can find the minutes of recent DAC meetings at which faculty casework is discussed.

Please note, if your application relates to an instance of metal theft, valuable and vulnerable artefacts, or roof recovering, you will not find it in these publicly available minutes. Previous minutes are available on request at churchbuildings@oxford.anglican.org.

Governance

Church Buildings Officer

Are you passionate about historic buildings and their future? Join our Church Buildings Team and help support the care, conservation and sustainable development of over 800 churches across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. As a Church Buildings Officer, you will advise parishes on a wide range of projects, manage casework, undertake site visits and help balance heritage conservation with the needs of worship, mission and community use. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on some of the Diocese's most cherished buildings.

St Mary’s Church in Garsington secures £13,000 funding to repair its stonework

St Mary’s Church in Garsington can begin repairs to its deteriorating stonework after securing grant funding to help restore the historic building.

Head of Church Buildings

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of the largest church buildings portfolios in the country? We are seeking an inspiring leader to head our Church Buildings Team, overseeing the care, conservation and suitable use of 808 churches across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategy, lead a talented team, and help ensure these historic buildings continue to serve communities for generations to come.