Get Support: Scotland

“Hello, I am a Built Heritage consultant who’s worked in the private and public sector in Scotland for over 25 years, managing and delivering projects for congregations and communities, as well as for private clients. I am based in Perthshire and enjoy working with people who are passionate about their buildings and helping them to realise their potential. I am excited to meet and talk to everyone involved with ecclesiastical architecture and to guide them through the advice and support available to them locally and from the National Churches Trust.”

Whether you are looking to repair your roof, install a kitchen or accessible toilets, clear asbestos or simply need help undertaking regular essential maintenance to your building, we offer a range of grants to suit the size and needs of your project. We also have a special Cherish grant – created especially to help Scottish places of worship.

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.

Join us on Friday 1 November at the wonderful Paisley Abbey to chat with funders and advisers all under one roof. They are there to help support all aspects of the work within your church building, whether it is from community, heritage, faith, tourism, or climate action sectors. Book your free ticket here.

Cherish includes training, support, advice and funding for places of worship in Scotland, Wales and North West England (Cumbria, Lancashire and Greater Manchester).

Cherish is helping us to target support at key areas where we are at great risk of losing priceless heritage.

When the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) church outgrew the buildings, they were renting, they bought an abandoned church. The disused building has been transformed into a thriving community church. And this is just stage one of the journey.