Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
The National Churches Trust has expressed its profound sadness at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
Latest news
The latest news about church heritage including how to save it, things to look out for and interesting places to visit. You'll also find stories from churches, chapels and meeting houses from across the UK sharing about the wonderful ways they are keeping their buildings open and in use.
Brick by brick we care for our church buildings
The Archbishop of York writes about the continuing importance of church buildings.
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.
We are funding a digital technology project for Yorkshire churches
It will support digital technology apprenticeships to promote the county's churches.
Annual social value of the UK's church buildings is over £55 billion
In September 2020 the National Churches Trust published The House of Good report. For the very first time, the report quantified the economic and social value of all church buildings to the UK. Not...
£2 million funding boost for local churches
The funding comes from the Heritage Stimulus Fund, part of the Government's Culture Recovery Fund. It will help remove eight of them from the Historic England 'Heritage at Risk' Register and secure...
Supporting Northern Ireland's churches and chapels
When the parishioners of St Macartan's, in the green hills of Co Tyrone in Northern Ireland, were locked out of their church during the pandemic, they drew comfort from walking to the graveyard to...
Churches and COVID-19 - Opinion Poll
A new opinion poll by Savanta ComRes for the National Churches Trust shows what the public think are the most important uses for churches and chapels after the COVID-19 lockdown eases and reveals...
Church heroes
Find out how churches are helping local people and boosting morale during the coronavirus crisis.
The future of Wales’ churches and chapels
Once the centre of Welsh society, many churches and chapels are still vital for community life. However, the job of looking after religious buildings is becoming harder as congregations decline. Discover our 2017 research on the future of Wales' churches and chapels.