AWARDNayler2021Surbiton(AndySillett&NCT)1 AndySillett

Amazing churches are important all year round

All around the UK, churches, chapels and meeting houses are open for you.
Find out how you can help them remain open and in use.

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Cherish: a new project to help at risk churches

We are working in partnership with the National Heritage Lottery Fund to deliver an exciting new project to boost skills, resources and funding for historic places of worship in Wales, Scotland and the North-West.

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JulianHamilton

Large grants applications open

Our Large grants programme for urgent structural repairs and facilities projects is now open. Click through to download the guidance note and access our grants portal.

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NeilJones

Ringing the changes

Church bells are a quintessentially English soundscape. Find out all about bells, bell ringing and more.

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AngelaMayne

Spring flowers

The sight of spectacular spring flowers carpeting churchyards is a sure sign that spring is just around the corner. Explore our map!

Church of the week

Church of the week

Armoy, County Antrim

Set in a landscape steeped in myth and legend, the site of St Patrick’s church stands testament to the long tradition of Christianity in the land of saints and scholars.

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David Osborne-Broad

Our impact in numbers

  • Over 2000 Churches and chapels

    We've helped keep open, in good repair and supporting local people since 2007.

  • £ 1.6 million awarded in 2022

    To churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities such as loos and kitchens and essential maintenance.

  • 14 Churches and chapels

    Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2021 with the support of our grants.