Projects and Consulting

Our main task is to save endangered fortified churches and churches. This also includes the inventory, the décor and furnishings and the annex buildings belonging to the ensembles, such as parish houses, schools and cultural buildings.

We always base the planning of repairs on the individual circumstances of the respective objects and coordinate them with the stakeholders involved on site. Together we discuss possible and necessary courses of action and weigh up which measures make sense. Our activities range from emergency securing of monuments and maintenance and repair work to comprehensive repairs. All work is preceded by documentation in the form of inventory descriptions, photographs, drawings and further research.

In all our activities, we are guided by the international standards of monument preservation.

COOPERATION OFFER AND PHASES OF COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS

The Fortified Churches Foundation offers a structured cooperation model both for Evangelical parishes, parish associations and district consistory offices, as well as for various partners such as home community associations (HOG), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private individuals.

Our Approach:

1. INITIAL INFORMATION AND STARTER PACKAGE

We gladly receive inquiries and, following an internal review, respond with an initial information package. In addition, together with the partner we define the project objectives and assess the financial feasibility of the construction project.

The planned construction measures are integrated into our existing building programs according to funding possibilities and project goals. They are briefly described and explained, including from the perspective of potential tourist use.

• Emergency Program – starting from EUR 2,500
• Roof Program – starting from EUR 15,000
• Restoration Program – depending on needs

These initial consultation meetings are covered by the Fortified Churches Foundation and are free of charge for the future partner.

Once the partner decides to collaborate with us, we offer various services in the field of monument conservation:

• Heritage conservation consultancy
• Planning and construction management in monument preservation
• Construction works (to a limited extent)

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2. DETAILED OFFER

Depending on the type of service required, we develop a construction and tourism concept. This includes descriptions of the damages and necessary measures, the required steps for planning, permits, and implementation (if necessary in cooperation with an architect and specialists), as well as a budget.

Our Services:

• Detailed roadmaps including necessary construction measures, official permits, usage concepts, and tourism marketing
• Consultancy on optimizing project costs, saving time, and increasing project visibility
• Procurement and coordination of architectural offices, construction companies, and restorers
• Donation management (accounting and project management)
• Support in promoting the project through the Foundation, including weekly social media posts

For our services, we charge a flat fee of 10% of the previously agreed project budget.

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3. CONTRACT AGREEMENT

Before the start of any works, a contract with clearly defined obligations for both parties is concluded.

For further information or individual consultation, please contact us at: office@kirchenburgen.org

Donation Accounts:

Romania: Donations in EURO
Kontoinhaber: Fundatia Biserici Fortificate
IBAN: RO 49 BTRL EURC RT03 1735 8401
BIC: BTRL RO22

Romania: Donations in LEI
Account holder: Fundatia Biserici Fortificate
IBAN: IBAN: RO02 BTRL RONC RT03 1735 8401
BIC: BTRL RO22

Germany: Donations in EURO
Account holder: Förderverein Kirchenburgen e.V.
IBAN: DE 37 3506 0190 1566 3690 16
BIC: GENO DED1 DKD

Please specify an intended use – the name of a certain program, a project or simply „Fortified Churches Foundation“ in case you wish to support our organization.

Donation receipts can be issued according to German and Romanian law. Please send us your contact information in order to receive a receipt: office@kirchenburgen.org

The donation receipts are usually issued at the beginning of a year for the previous year.