We have a dedicated support officer, based in Northern Ireland, who is on hand to help you with advice and training and grant applications. You can get in touch with our support officer by emailing kerry.rooney@nationalchurchestrust.org or calling 020 7222 0605.
Treasure Ireland has been set up to help places of worship from all denominations in Northern Ireland to stay open and in good repair. Whether you need help applying for a grant, advice on how to protect the heritage of your church and to attract visitors, or support for the ongoing maintenance of your building, we are here to help.
From how to develop and manage a church building project, to keeping your church in good condition by regular maintenance, you can find out about the key things you need to do to look after your church building.
Many churches, chapels and meeting houses were built to be at the heart of their communities; to be busy and used by all. There are many ways to ensure that this is still the case. Discover how to create the perfect welcome, tell your story and more.
We run regular events throughout the year, to help your place of worship.
Join us from 2pm on Tuesday 2 June 2026. Churches and churchyards can be rich spaces for nature, wellbeing and community connection. This session explores how caring for wildlife and green spaces can support mission, stewardship and engagement, while respecting the character and significance of these places.
Working with an architect is a key step in shaping successful church projects, from small improvements to major developments. Join us from 2pm on Thursday 11 June 2026 for this session, which will help you to understand how to plan a project effectively, work confidently with an architect, and embed good conservation practice throughout the process.
Walking and pilgrimage offer powerful ways to connect people with place, heritage and each other. Join us from 2pm on Tuesday 30 June for this session, which explores how walks, trails and pilgrimage-style activities can be used as tools for community engagement, wellbeing and storytelling.
The Treasure Ireland project is an initiative between the National Churches Trust, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust and Department for Communities’ Historic Environment Division and was set up in 2020 to offer specialist support to churches of all denominations in Northern Ireland.
Find out how a project in Northern Ireland is helping to keep churches in good repair and open for all and what its grant increase means for the nation.
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.
Our Treasure Ireland quarterly newsletter is the perfect resource for those who work or volunteer in churches, chapels or meetings houses in Northern Ireland. In it, you will find out about the latest information about grants, training and events, as well as helpful advice to help you keep your church open and in use.
