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The UK's amazing churches are important all year around

Across the UK, churches, chapels and meeting houses are open for you to explore. Please donate to the Lord Cormack Memorial Trust to help ensure our church heritage remains open and in use.

Help save the UK's churches for the future
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As the heritage crisis persists, find out what’s being done to help keep churches open

Heritage is at risk like never before in the UK. But together, we are able to make a difference to churches, chapels and meeting houses – keeping them open and in use and protecting them for the future. In our latest round of grants, 53 places of worship now have hope for the future – thanks to you.

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Our impact in numbers

  • Over 2000 Churches and chapels

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

  • £ 2 million awarded in 2023

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

  • 7 Churches and chapels

    Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2024 with the support of our grants.

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We're hiring: two opportunities to join our Fundraising Team

Do you want to help keep the UK's churches open for generations to come? We're looking for two new colleagues to help us raise vital funds to support these historic buildings. Find out more about each of the roles and how to apply. 

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Philip Pankhurst

England’s church heritage ‘danger zones’ revealed

New data reveals England’s church heritage ‘danger zones’ and shows the number of churches at risk in MP’s constituencies. Find out how many church, chapels, cathedrals and meeting houses are at risk in your constituency and what you can do to save them.

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Give someone special a gift that will last the whole year

Our gift membership is the perfect present for people who love heritage and who appreciate the rich history the UK’s churches, chapels and meeting houses. Every new Friend will receive a copy of 'A History of English Churches in 100 Objects', a beautifully illustrated new book by Dr Matthew Byrne, as a joining gift.

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Theydon Garnon, Essex

Theydon Garnon All Saints is a 13th century church where you can climb 92 steps to see far-reaching views across the Essex countryside. Just a few months ago, All Saints finished an extensive roof repair project to stop water seeping into the Grade I Listed building. We awarded a £10,000 Wolfson Fabric Repair Grant on behalf of the Wolfson for this vital work. The new clay tiles have been traditionally handmade by Keymer in Surrey and will last at least 100 years. Make sure you come and visit this spectacular church and explore the unique heritage inside and outside. “This funding towards our project will enable the church to continue to offer a welcome for local people and visitors alike for generations to come,” Reverend John Fry, Vicar of the Theydon Parishes, shared with us.

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Donate now to help churches stay open and in good repair

There is no bigger issue facing the UK’s heritage than the future of its churches. Help us in our mission to keep churches open and in use for generations to come.

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