The DAC staff are here to help support parishes in caring for their fabric and developing their buildings as centres of mission that serve God’s people (see DAC & Faculties).
Almost all potential repairs or modifications to your church building and its environs will require some form of permission (see Permissions) and all work should be conducted with due regard to the architecture, archaeology, art, and heritage of your building.
We encourage you to consult the DAC staff early in the application process to ensure you are applying for the correct permissions and that your proposals comply with any potential statutory conditions. The team are happy to provide assistance and advice where needed at any a stage of your project, from first thoughts through to final completion.
DAC Staff
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Lisa McIntyre |
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Rob Andrews Assistant DAC Secretary 0113 3530 278 |
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Gemma Shearwood Team Co-Ordinator 0113 3530 226 |
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For general enquiries: |
DAC Mailbox |
DAC Members
The current DAC membership is due to expire in July 2025. The new term runs from July 2025 until July 2031.
| Name | Role |
| Andrew Hall | DAC Chair |
| Ven Paul Ayers | Archdeacon of Leeds |
| Ven Bill Braviner | Archdeacon of Halifax |
| Ven James Theodosius | Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven |
| Ven Andy Jolley | Archdeacon of Bradford |
| Ven Cat Thatcher | Archdeacon of Pontefract |
| Fr Jonathan Bish | Liturgical Expertise |
| Stephen Calvert | Architect |
| Fiona Johnson | Architect |
| Andrew Shepherd | Architect |
| Robert Haskins | Diocesan Synod Representative |
| Vacant | Diocesan Synod Representative |
| Brian Jones | Structural Engineer |
| Ken Sharp | Lighting Expertise |
| Brian Pearson | Conservation Planning Expertise |
| Revd John Rogers | Electrical Engineering Expertise |
| Anne Smith | Planning Expertise |
| Jessica Thomas | Local Authority Representative |
| Sue Wrathmell | Historic England Representative & Tree Adviser |
| Emily Greenaway | Joint National Amenity Society Representative |
DAC Advisers
Advisers are appointed on a rolling basis and there is no fixed term of appointment.
If you are interested in becoming an adviser, please contact Lisa McIntyre.
| Name | Role |
| Andrew Aspland | Bell Adviser |
| Peter Kirby | Bell Adviser |
| Deborah Thorley | Bell Advisor |
| Tom Precious | Clock Adviser |
| Eric Robinson | Clock Adviser |
| Edward Scott | Organ Adviser |
| Leonard Sanderman | Organ Adviser |
| Louise Hampson | Conservation Adviser |
| Lauren Piper | Conservation Adviser |
| Jonathan Cooke | Stained Glass Adviser |
| Lauren Crossley | Lighting Adviser |
| Tim Scholes | Audio Visual Adviser |
| Doug Whiteley | Audio Visual Adviser |
| Ulrike Knox | Architectural Adviser |
| Ewan Jones | Sustainability Adviser |
| Dr Angela Z. Redmond | Archaeological Adviser |
| Ian Roberts | Archaeological Adviser |
| Prof Alan Simson | Trees adviser |
| Richard Pauw | Structural Engineering Advisor |
Church Buildings Support Officer
Church Buildings Support Officers (CBSOs) are specialist advisers and enablers who help parishes manage their church buildings, plan for maintenance and repairs and develop ideas for opening up churches for wider use.
With generous funding from the Church Commissioners, the Archbishops’ Council is currently providing financial support to dioceses and some partner organisations to recruit a number of CBSOs around the country.
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Alena-Rose Douglas Church Buildings Support Officer 0113 3530 274 |