Government urged to provide more funding for church buildings.
In the run-up to the 2022 Autumn Statement, Sir Philip Rutnam has written in The Times about the importance of church buildings to the UK.
Latest news
The latest news about our work supporting the UK's churches. If you need more information, contact our Communications Manager, Rachael Adams on 07742 800598 or Rachael.Adams@nationalchurchestrust.org
Friends' Vote winner announced
The winner of the Friends' Vote for 2022 is All Saints church, Wilby in Norfolk
National Church Awards
The winners of the 2022 National Church Awards have been announced.
Our new Chairman
Sir Philip Rutnam has become the new Chairman of the National Churches Trust.
Ride+Stride for churches 2022
Thousands of people took part in the annual Ride+Stride fundraiser for historic churches on Saturday 10 September 2022.
Brick by brick we care for our church buildings
The Archbishop of York writes about the continuing importance of church buildings.
Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The National Churches Trust has expressed its profound sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,
National Lottery Heritage Fund strategy consultation
We have submitted a response to the consultation on the future strategy of the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Helping churches stay open and in good repair
41 churches across the UK will stay open and in good repair that to £437,000 of funding awarded by the National Churches Trust.
National Church Awards launched
A new National Church Awards competition has been launched.
We are celebrating The Queen’s support for the UK’s churches
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been our Royal Patron since 1953 when we were founded as the Historic Churches Preservation Trust. In that time we have supported over 12,000 churches with grants and loans in excess of £100 million.
Churches are so much more than buildings
The death and injury of many thousands of people is – without a doubt - the most distressing aspect of the war. But the damage and destruction of religious heritage evokes a particular sadness. Places of worship are sacred buildings and their violation is abhorrent. They are also rich in heritage; created over many years through the work of craftspeople and artists.
