1. St Johns & StPeters Marketing Plan 2010-2011

3. Make them financially sustainable

5. OperationalStructure Project Director Michael Bartlett StPeter´sDeveloper Keith Allen Project Manager (ChurchReformation) Sansaka Fernando Volunteer Manager Vacancy Internet Café Manager TimMills Administration Marketing Developer Isabel Alonso Technical IT Bill sibbald Chester Living History CormacBowell FairtradeDeveloper Richard Johnson StudentDevelopingTeam MultimediaDeveloper Lawrence Card Web SiteDeveloper PriyaChandraMohan CeriHumphreys Charlotte Louise GraphicDesigner Developer Vacancy PublicRelationsDeveloper MelissaThorp KIrisWolfer SueBudd (Friend´sAdmin) Social Network Developer Andrew Rowley Lena Fischer

7. St John’s is one of the finest examples of Norman architecture in Western Europe and would be one of the oldest Christian sites in Western Europe. In the Middle Ages was the Town Hall and court of the city. St Peter’s was part of the administrative centre of the capital of the Roman Empire.

8. Grade I listed buildings

9. Governance and structure of the Parish of St Peter’s with St John the Baptist.

10. Our key donor to date for the Restoration Programme is His Grace the Duke of Westminster

11. We are in a really good location. St John’s positioned next to the amphitheatre and St Peter’s which is located at the ancient heart of the city

12. We have a high level of experienced volunteers (powerful networking)

13. We work with a number of organisations, both locally and nationally, including English Heritage, the Diocese of Chester, Chester University, Chester Performs, Chester Voluntary Action, MIND, the Scout Association, the Duke of Westminster’s Foundation, the Samaritans, Wrexham Open Church Network, Chester Renaissance, Liverpool John Moores University, Cheshire West, the Grosvenor Museum, Chester Visitor Centre and many more.

14. We work closely with Chester Heritage Tours organisation

15. We have already started Stage One of the Restoration work, funded by English Heritage and donations from the public.

16. We have received backing from Chester University, Chester Renaissance, English Heritage, a number of media organisations and from the general public

17. We already have adequate public liability insurance and health and safety procedures.

18. We have a Web Site and Facebook page

19. We run an internet café inside St Peter’s

21. We need funding in the short to medium term

22. Buildings have received no public funding

23. Long term funding is not secure

24. We do not have a sustainable infrastructure

25. We do not have a good marketing strategy in place

26. The buildings are not well-known and therefore public are not aware about the churches’ services

27. We do not have sponsorship

28. We do not organise enough fundraising events

29. There are only a limited number of projects that offer workshops for schools, most Living History projects focus on re-enactments at festivals and special events

30. There is a considerable gap in the market for a vibrant offering of multi-period Living History learning and development

31. We have to improve our Web Site and Facebook page

32. We need more volunteers to cover the existing vacancies

33. We have to build a work-team

34. Improved toilet facilities for children and visitors

36. Make our sites visitor attractions of choice and help make them financially sustainable for future generations to enjoy

37. To get funding from Government, European Union or National Lottery

38. Receiving funding from the HLF to launch Chester Living History

39. There would be no charge for use of the building or energy costs

40. Launching a major Restoration and Improvement Programme for both sites

41. Have a good marketing strategy in place

42. Make the buildings well-known and promote their history to tourist and local people

43. To make a wonderful learning experience, to bring history alive for all Key Stages, linked to the National Curriculum, as well as youth groups and organisations, and the general public

44. We can offer workshops based on the requirements of the National Curriculum and free events across the city to promote the history and heritage of this beautiful city to local schools, businesses, etc

45. Employ new staff with suitable skills

46. Increase number of volunteers

47. Re-opening of the lost Chapter House as a museum

48. Using a social enterprise model as the Liverpool Cathedral

49. Promote other lost buildings within the city and raise their profile

51. Recession continuing and therefore is more difficult to get funding and it might reduce the tourist in Chester

53. Youth groups and organisations.

54. Visitors and members of the general public from across the world.

56. School groups – via face-to-face meetings with the head teacher, free taster sessions, a promotional DVD and promotional web tour, and school visits, e.g. assemblies.

59. Information points to guide the visit through the Churches (more professional welcome to visitors)

60. Well-lit displays informing visitors of the importance of the Church

61. Using largeness and eye catching tittles

62. Using notice boards (outlay the upcoming events)

63. Use interactive board which specify from which part of the world they are from

64. Using signposts which inform of details of the Churches

65. The logo is always present

66. Information Desk provides a goldmine of information and it is managed with confident and trained staff

67. The Gift Shop is located immediately after passing the Information Desk. Has a wide array of memorabilia and souvenirs

68. The Refectory is located behind the Gift Shop and looks out onto the adjacent gardens

69. Area for children where can play alone or with their parents. With wide array of colours present within the boxes of pens, crayon, tables, chairs, etc

70. Space reserved solely for displays and events by outside organizations

71. The vast open space allows to be an exhibitors and theatre performances

72. Lack of pews (appears grand and imposing)

73. Combining traditional architecture with modern interior design