The Churches Conservation Trust charity was set up in 1969 to receive from dioceses historic churches which the Church of England considers are no longer required for worship and maintain them. The churches remain consecrated and can be used for occasional services.
The new scheme launched in Lincolnshire is the Archway Project.
“The Archway Project uses historic churches to bring together creative artists and local volunteers as part of our continuing work to place churches firmly at the heart of communities,” said Loyd Grossman, chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust, opening the project at Alford Manor House, Alford, on Thursday, March 24.