Business Details
39 Years
experience
Expert Church & Community Architecture Solutions
Established in 1987, C P L Chartered Architects has dedicated itself to providing architectural solutions tailored to churches, charitable organisations, and community groups. Our expertise lies in developing church buildings and facilities that support diverse community needs, including residential projects, youth centres, and conference spaces. We employ a rigorous process aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, enabling clients to approach building developments in manageable stages that align with fundraising cycles. Our team combines architectural excellence with a deep understanding of the financial and operational challenges faced by charities, ensuring projects are delivered with both technical precision and fiscal responsibility.With offices in Eastbourne and Durham, we serve clients across the UK, offering strategic guidance from initial concept to final handover. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our collaboration with accredited professionals and adherence to industry standards. We prioritise transparency, client education, and ethical practices, ensuring every project aligns with the client's mission and community impact goals. Our experience spans new builds, heritage conservation, and adaptive reuse of existing structures, demonstrating versatility in addressing diverse architectural challenges. We maintain strict compliance with data protection regulations and foster long-term relationships built on trust and shared values.
Services
Architectural Design
Heritage Conservation
Residential Development
Community Facilities
Project Management
Fundraising Support
Heritage Renovation
New Church Builds
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in church and community architecture.
- Our RIBA-accredited process ensures structured, transparent project delivery.
- We specialise in balancing heritage preservation with modern functionality.
- Our team holds professional accreditations including ARB and MCIArb.
- We provide tailored financial analysis for charity-led building projects.
Associations and certifications
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Services
Church Architecture
Specialist architectural services for church buildings including new constructions, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Our team combines theological understanding with technical expertise to create spaces that enhance worship and community engagement while maintaining historical integrity and meeting modern building standards.
Heritage Conservation
Expert conservation of listed buildings and heritage sites. We employ traditional materials and techniques while integrating modern requirements. Our approach balances preservation with functional upgrades, ensuring historical structures remain viable for contemporary use and future generations.
Community Facilities
Design and development of multi-purpose community spaces including youth centres, conference facilities, and residential projects. We create inclusive environments that address specific community needs while optimising space efficiency and accessibility standards.
Project Management
Comprehensive project management from initial concept to final handover. Our services include budget control, contractor coordination, and compliance monitoring, ensuring timely delivery within financial parameters while maintaining architectural vision integrity.
Fundraising Support
Tailored financial analysis and phased development plans to align with charity fundraising capabilities. We provide cost-benefit assessments and grant application support, helping organisations maximise resource efficiency while achieving long-term building goals.
People
Philip Winch
Managing Director
Philip holds a BA in Architecture and professional qualifications from ARB and RIBA. With over 30 years' experience, he specialises in church architecture and has led numerous complex projects across the UK, combining technical expertise with theological understanding.
Daniel Almond
Director of Architectural Design
Daniel graduated with BArch and MArch degrees, holding postgraduate qualifications in architectural practice. He oversees design delivery, ensuring technical excellence and innovation in both new builds and heritage conservation projects across the practice's portfolio.
Susan Winch
Finance Director
Susan manages financial operations with a BSc in Economics. She ensures fiscal responsibility across projects, developing cost management strategies that enable charities to achieve architectural goals within constrained budgets while maintaining financial compliance.
Questions
What types of projects does Church Projects Limited specialise in?
We specialise in church buildings, community facilities, residential developments, and heritage projects for religious and charitable organisations.
How does your RIBA-accredited process benefit clients?
Our RIBA-aligned process provides structured stages from strategic definition to project evaluation, ensuring transparency and financial control.
Do you work with charities outside the UK?
While we primarily serve UK-based organisations, we can provide consultancy services for international projects.
Can you assist with fundraising strategies for building projects?
Yes, we offer financial analysis and phased development plans to align with charity fundraising capabilities.
What accreditations does your team hold?
Our team includes RIBA members, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators members, and Architects Registration Board registrants.
