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Read our latest blogs and stories of churches we have helped and the people who help look after churches to keep them open, in good repair and being used for the benefit of local communities.

Two people with his-vis jackets standing in front of a church
Nina McNeary

How dry rot almost shut down a thriving church

Dry rot is a disaster for church buildings, as it can cause them to collapse. Find out how a thriving church in Northern Ireland faced up to the problem.

A group of volunteers help out in a food and clothing bank.
Julia M Cameron/Pexels

Seven ways you can help your local church by volunteering

If you’re looking for a place to meet new people, get plugged into your local community and boost your mental health, as well as support a vital cause, then look no further. Here are different ways you can get involved by volunteering with your local church today.

Kingston All Saints from the front
MarcusStanton

Kingston All Saints - A church fit for a King

In the week of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, we're taking a look at the church associated with the crownings of a number of Saxon kings.

Ziggy in action
Universal Stone

Universal Stone Ltd

Since 1939, Universal Stone Ltd has been delivering specialised multi-disciplined construction and restoration projects across various sectors in the UK.

St George's Chapel, Windsor
(c)AurelienGuichardCC BY-SA 2.0

British Royal Tombs

A history of British Royal Tombs by Aidan Dodson, Honorary Professor of Egyptology at the University of Bristol,

Holy Trinity Church Wensley
Peter K Burian, CC BY-SA 4.0

What happens if a church has to close?

The National Churches Trust is dedicated to supporting churches so that they can stay open as places of worship. Sometimes, however, churches do have to close.

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ColinPark

Grant of the Month: St Mary, Badby

One of the main ways we help keep the UK’s churches open and in use is through our grant awards. Last year we gave £5.1 million of funding for vital church repairs, maintenance, and new facilities.

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DavidPHoward

Grant of the Month: Holy Trinity, Norton Juxta Twycross

In a new feature, we take a closer look at how our funding is making a difference to churches and the people who use them. This week it's Holy Trinity church in the Leicestershire village of Norton Juxta Twycross.