A resource to support teaching and learning through buildings and places
Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber
Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber (CRC) is a Christian organisation that is proactive with public bodies and faith partners in promoting regeneration in the region.
Our website is designed to provide online information on CRC’s activities in culture, interfaith, social inclusion, rural renaissance, church tourism and other regeneration activity in Yorkshire and the Humber. There is also an introduction to CRC, its partners, and faith in our region. There are also publications which are free to download.
CRC also provides a diversity training package called Faith Matters that aims to develop an understanding of faith and to respond to new equality legislation on faith and belief.
Venue Type:
Association or society
Related teaching activities
Key stage 2 geography, Small project
Knowledge and understanding of places
Working in small groups, devise and present a tourism initiative to encourage people to visit the historic buildings in your local area.
Key stage 3 citizenship, 1 lesson
2.2 Advocacy and representation
Make a list of the different types of sacred building in your local area, including the approximate dates when they were constructed.
Key stage 3 citizenship, 1 lesson
2.2 Advocacy and representation
Using the Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber as an example, hold a whole-class debate to examine the importance of regional initiatives and religious diversity in the UK.
Key stage 3 citizenship, Small project
2.2 Advocacy and representation
The Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire and the Humber promotes regional regeneration. Find examples of building regeneration in your local area and discuss the ways it has supported community cohesion.
Key stage 3 religious studies, 1-2 lessons
2.1 Learning about religion
Make a list of the different faiths in your local area. What opportunities are there for you as a school community to carry out activities to support inter-faith relations?
