Together we are keeping churches open
Supporting these churches would not have been possible without the generous support of our Friends, those who leave a legacy to the National Churches Trust, and our donors. So, thank you.
We also partner with other Trusts and Foundations, such as the Wolfson Foundation, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Jane Hodge Foundation and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, and award funding on their behalf to churches in need. These crucial partnerships enable even more churches, chapels and meeting houses to be kept open and in use.
“Churches have a crucial role as places of worship – but they also serve as integral parts of our communities, and not least as custodians of heritage,” shares Paul Ramsbottom, Chief Executive of the Wolfson Foundation, who we partner with to award Wolfson Fabric Repair Grants of up to £15,000 to listed churches that need urgent repairs.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with the National Churches Trust to help safeguard these important, beautiful buildings for future generations."
In Northern Ireland, thanks to £200,000 from the Department for Communities, four churches have been awarded vital grants to tackle urgent repairs to their beautiful buildings.
“Since 2018 my department has supported the National Churches Trust via the Historic Environment Fund and through Covid recovery funding. The work of the National Churches Trust has been vital for places of worship in Northern Ireland, ensuring that these important buildings are cared for long into the future,” explained Minister Gordon Lyons. “I am pleased to be able to announce further support of £200,000 from my department for this year’s grant programme.”
Explore every grant
Our grant programmes support churches, chapels and meeting houses of every Christian denomination and in every corner of the UK, as well as listed and unlisted buildings.
“These grants fund essential works, project development assistance, as well as adding in new facilities and help to keep these churches open, safe and welcoming for all,” says Claire Walker, Chief Executive of the National Churches Trust. “Each project reflects the dedication of local congregations and volunteers who work tirelessly to care for these important spaces.”
Click on the map below if you would like to find out more information about a grant that has been awarded and how this will help the church.
Understanding the key:
- Yellow is our Medium Grants for Project Development – feasibility studies and investigative work – to help inform a future project
- Green is our Medium Grants for Repairs, designed to help address urgent issues
- Red is our Large Grants, for essential repairs and/or adding in kitchens and toilets
- Purple is our Large Grants, funded by The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland, for urgent fabric repairs
- Blue is our Cherish Grants, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, for project development and urgent repairs
