Community

The Diocese-a Summary
The Diocese-Community and mission

Church Schools-vision and mission
Church Schools-Scale and scope

Heritage-Unique presence
Heritage-national role

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The Church of England has a presence in every community. Here you will find a snapshot of our community. Our invitation to you is to become involved and join the race....

A local community
The Church has a presence in every community. Our buildings are community resources used by tens of thousands of people every year.
We have:
346 churches
36,000 adults listed as members
700+ ministers
195 church schools
55,000 pupils
Economic impact
• Faith-based social action generates regional economic activity valued at over £94 million
per annum (£20 million in Greater Manchester).
• Faith communities' core budgets and charities with a faith foundation generate an even
greater contribution.
• The massive network of faith buildings provides an essential resource for community and
business use.
• 45,000 faith volunteers contribute over 8 million hours of social and health care and
regeneration initiatives (equivalent to 4,815 FTE jobs).
• Nationally, the Church manages 45% of the country's Grade I listed buildings.
• Nationally, visitors to cathedrals generate £91 million and support 2,600 jobs
Bringing the community together
86% of the population visits a church every year. We are strongest where social need is
highest. W e work with a wide range of groups and issues:
Families
Elderly people
Refugees and asylum seekers
Homeless people
Mental health service users
Adult basic skills
Fairtrade
Youth clubs
School clubs
Uniformed organisations
Local area regeneration

"We walk by faith and not by sight"

2 Corinthians 5

The Diocese of Manchester is the Church of England in Bolton, Bury, Leigh, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.