Those interested in recording their church’s artifacts and improving their security might want to know that the Arts Society has again taken any remaining local branches of church recorders under their wing. In a letter sent to Historic Church Trusts across England, the society encourages all those churches interested in creating or updating a Church Record to contact their local representative.

A Church Record is divided into nine sections: Memorials, Metalwork which includes the bells, Stonework, Woodwork, Textiles, Paintings etc, Library, Windows and Miscellaneous which includes the organ.

So if you want your church’s objects to be studied and recorded please see the links in this Arts society letter. These should lead you to the nearest local group of church recorders. You can read the full letter by clicking on the link below:

Arts society and church recording letter, March 2026