Our Vision
Our vision is that church buildings across the UK are well maintained, open to everyone, sustainable and valued.
About us
We want to keep churches open and in use.
Churches, chapels and meeting houses are impressive, exciting and surprising places.
Whether seeking quiet reflection access to critical community services, a warm welcome, a place to worship, or a space to explore open-mouthed, we believe they should be loved and supported. Available to all.
Working together with churches across all four nations, we help to maintain these wonderful historic buildings and keep them thriving today, and tomorrow.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and used.
Who are we?
Our people
We are a small staff team, centred in Westminster, as well as a trustee board made of representatives from across the UK.
Our patrons and presidents
We are immensely grateful to have enjoyed almost 70 years of support from Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and for the continued support of our Vice Patron and presidents.
Our grants committee
Our grants committee meets three times a year and decides which churches in need of support will receive grants from us.
Our annual review 2021-2022
Details of our work over the last year, including where we made the biggest difference to churches across the UK, can be found in our Annual Review.
Our history
We have been supporting churches for more than 200 years. Read the history of the National Churches Trust and the charities whose work we continue.
Our history
We have been supporting churches for more than 200 years. Read the history of the National Churches Trust and the charities whose work we continue.
