Latest news and stories

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.

An aerial photograph of Llanfihangel Y Creuddyn St Michael Church
Iestyn Leyshon

How being turned down for a grant helped a church reach new heights

St Michael Church in Llanfihangel y Creuddyn in Wales got turned down for a large grant that would help save their tower. But being rejected ended up being the best thing for the church and the local community. Find out what happened next.

An aerial view of Claypole St Peter Church
James MacDonald

40 churches saved in time for Christmas by our grants

Forty historic UK churches and chapels have been saved for the future thanks to £496,625 of funding awarded and recommended by the National Churches Trust in this latest round of grants.

Two people with his-vis jackets standing in front of a church
Nina McNeary

How dry rot almost shut down a thriving church

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.