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The Bats In Churches Project will be coming to an end in November 2023. If you're trying to contact us about advice and guidance on bats in your church then please see our 'I Want Advice' page for churches I Care For A Church - Bats In Churches

If you're planning works and want to arrange a Volunteer Bat Roost Visitor please contact the National Bat Helpline.

If you have another enquiry or can't find what you're looking for then you can still contact our partners by filling out the form below and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

    The Bats in Churches Team

    The Bats In Churches project has now finished, so please use the form (left) to contact us rather than trying to contact individual team members. The project team at the end of the project in 2023 was

    Kate Jones, Project Manager (Natural England)

    Kathryn Cox, Finance Officer (Natural England)

    Claire Boothby, Training & Surveys Officer (BCT)

    Antia Dona Vazquez, Heritage Advisor
    (CCT)

    Dr Honor Gay, South & West Engagement Officer (Church of England)

    Rosemary Riddell, North & Midlands Engagement Officer (Church of England)

    Diana Spencer, Eastern Region Engagement Officer (Church of England)

    Cathy Wallace, Communications Officer (Church of England)

    Need help or info about bats?

    Call the Bat Helpline on 0345 1300 228

    Churches in England are eligible for free bat advice provided by Natural England through the Bat Conservation Trust’s Bat Helpline.

    This advice, which can include a free visit by a trained volunteer, can be obtained in the following instances:

    • Bats are causing a nuisance inside the church
    • Renovation or small scale building work is planned
    • Grounded bats are found