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Help us to save wonderful UK churches

Across the UK, churches are at risk. Please help us keep them open and in use for the benefit of all. Your donation will help us to support historic places of worship with resources, training and vital grants.

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A large church - Newark St Mary Magdalene in Newark - with large windows. There are bare trees and colourful flowers in the foreground and a blue sky with few clouds.
Mat Fascione

Save the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme

The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme is a lifeline for historic churches – saving them 20 per cent on repair costs. But the future of the scheme is uncertain – and churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals across the country are now paying up to a fifth more for repairs. To fix urgent needs like leaking roofs and crumbling towers. Some of them cannot afford to do these repairs anymore, putting heritage and church buildings across the country at risk of disrepair and closure. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have now been given their budget for the next few years. It is now up to them to decide if they will fund the scheme. Please join us in urging them to make the scheme permanent.

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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.

  • £ 2.8 million awarded in 2024

    To churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities 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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Nina McNeary

We're hiring: join our team

We’re looking for a Support Officer – based in Northern Ireland – who can help us to complete the delivery of our pioneering Treasure Ireland project. This role will support churches of all denominations with maintenance and tourism advice, training and events and be a key contact for churches looking for heritage support in Northern Ireland. Apply now.

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Ruth Towell

The National Churches Survey: giving every church a voice

We are carrying out a national survey to help politicians, the media, and the wider public better understand the challenges churches face and to highlight the vital work they do. If you work or volunteer at a church, chapel or meeting house, we want to hear from you.

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The National Church Awards 2025: celebrating volunteers

This year, the National Church Awards will be celebrating the dedication, care and impact of the people who care for the UK’s wonderful church buildings and who share them with others. Nominate the brilliant volunteers at your church, chapel, meeting house or cathedral today.

Church of the Week

Church of the Week

Grange over Sands, Cumbria

Grange Methodist Church in Cumbria is located in the middle of the town. It is the second oldest church in Grange, built in 1874 on a green field, which is now the main shopping street in the town. The building is a good example of late 19th century Gothic Revival Nonconformist church architecture. The team at Grange Methodist understands their local community and are working hard to ensure the building meets the needs of its users, which includes ongoing fundraising to make the building more accessible. The changes have wide-spread support from the community and from their local MP, thanks to their brilliant ongoing outreach and engagement.

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A church set in a wide landscape
Chris Hoskins & National Churches Trust

Donate now to help keep churches open and in good repair

Across the UK, churches are at risk. Please help us keep them open and in use for the benefit of all. Your donation will help us to support historic places of worship with resources, training and vital grants.

Please donate now