The North England Conference is entering a new season of mission and service. After much prayer, careful planning, and collective discernment, the Conference is preparing to relocate to a new headquarters located at Sherwood Business Park in Nottinghamshire. This milestone marks an important and hopeful step forward in our shared journey of faith, growth, and purpose.
For more than a century, 22 Zulla Road has been our home, a place where leaders and staff have faithfully worked together to support churches and members across the North England Conference. We give thanks to God for all that has been accomplished there. However, through prayerful reflection and practical assessment, it became clear that the time had come to provide a healthier, more suitable base for ministry, one that meets the needs of today and supports the mission of tomorrow.
Following the recommendation of the Plans Committee at the 2024 Conference Session, and through the diligent work of the Building Committee under the oversight of the Executive Committee, the Conference has now completed the purchase of a new headquarters building. This follows earlier explorations, including Asher House in Ripley, which, though not the right long-term solution, helped clarify our vision and sharpen our focus for what was truly needed.
This new headquarters is more than an office location. It is envisioned as a mission hub, a space where ministries are resourced, leaders are equipped, collaboration is strengthened, and the work of the Church can flourish for years to come. As we step into this new chapter, we do so with gratitude for God's leading, confidence in His provision, and trust that "He who began a good work will carry it on to completion" (Philippians 1:6).
This page will continue to develop as plans for the new Conference headquarters progress. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing further updates, including:
Key milestones and a project timeline
Plans for the use of the new space
Information about the transition and move-in period
Opportunities to engage, pray, and journey with us along the way
We’re committed to keeping churches and members informed as this next chapter unfolds.
Please check back regularly as new information is added.
Take a look at how our new headquarters is coming together. This visualisation gives you a feel for the finished space, from the auditorium to the shared areas members will use every day.
These renders are not final, but this is the vision for our new home.
Follow our journey month by month. Click into each update below to see how the build is progressing, along with photos from the site.
Work on the fit-out of our new headquarters began on 6th July, and the photos below show the progress made so far. Our contractors have moved steadily through the early stages, and it's been wonderful to see the space transform week by week.
We are currently in the phase of putting up the internal partition walls and steel framing, shaping the rooms and layout that will serve us for years to come.
Please pray with us for safe and steady progress as this next phase of the transformation continues.
Watch the July update
August has seen another month of strong progress at our new NEC headquarters, with the building continuing to take shape across both the ground and first floors.
The internal walls and new room layouts are now substantially formed, giving a much clearer picture of how the offices, meeting rooms and shared spaces will look and function. Behind the scenes, significant progress has also been made with the electrical, air-conditioning, ventilation and other essential building services.
Towards the end of the month, the project began moving into the next stage of the fit-out. Walls are being prepared for decoration, ceiling grids are being installed, and work is progressing on doors, lighting and other internal finishes. The auditorium and stage design has also been developed further to ensure the space is flexible and functional for the many ways it will be used in the future.
We are grateful that the project continues to progress well and remains on track.
Thank you for your continued prayers for the project, the contractors and everyone involved as we move closer to seeing the vision for our new headquarters become a reality.
Watch the August update
Two opportunities are now open for members, children and young people to leave their mark on our new NEC headquarters.
As work on our new headquarters continues, we want you to be part of shaping this new space. From helping us name key areas of the building to showcasing the creativity of our children and young people, there are two ways to take part. Entries are open now, and both competitions close on 23 October 2026.
We are inviting members to help name the auditorium, canteen and our three break rooms. This is your opportunity to help give these important spaces their identity, and to see your suggestion carried in the building for years to come.
Entries close 23 October 2026
We want the walls of our new headquarters to reflect the generation who will inherit it. Children and young people are invited to submit original artwork in three age categories: 0 to 11, 12 to 15 and 16 to 21. Painting, drawing, digital art, collage and mixed media are all welcome. Winning pieces will be displayed in the new headquarters and featured in the Communicator. Parents and guardians, please submit on behalf of entrants under 16.
Entries close 23 October 2026
