Cherish: a new project to help at risk churches
The National Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded the National Churches Trust £1.9 million to help churches in Scotland, Wales and North West England
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.
Fire at St Mark's church
A fire has severely damaged a Grade II* Listed church in St John's Wood, London.
Massive public support for church buildings
Community support and heritage and history top reasons people like churches, our new opinion poll shows.
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.
National Church Awards
The winners of the 2022 National Church Awards have been announced.
Universal Stone Ltd
Since 1939, Universal Stone Ltd has been delivering specialised multi-disciplined construction and restoration projects across various sectors in the UK.
British Royal Tombs
A history of British Royal Tombs by Aidan Dodson, Honorary Professor of Egyptology at the University of Bristol,
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.
What happens if a church has to close?
The National Churches Trust is dedicated to supporting churches so that they can stay open as places of worship. Sometimes, however, churches do have to close.
Grant of the Month: St Mary, Badby
One of the main ways we help keep the UK’s churches open and in use is through our grant awards. Last year we gave £5.1 million of funding for vital church repairs, maintenance, and new facilities.
Grant of the Month: Holy Trinity, Norton Juxta Twycross
In a new feature, we take a closer look at how our funding is making a difference to churches and the people who use them. This week it's Holy Trinity church in the Leicestershire village of Norton Juxta Twycross.