Nearly 1000 historic churches in England need repairs so urgently they’ve been officially designated as 'At Risk'. To see how serious things can get, look north of the border at Scotland, where the Church of Scotland is planning to close 30-40 percent of its churches, or Wales, where up to half of churches could close. At the National Churches Trust we do what we can, but we need your help.
The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme is a lifeline for historic churches – saving them 20 per cent on repair costs. But the future of the scheme is uncertain – and churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals across the country are now paying up to a fifth more for repairs. To fix urgent needs like leaking roofs and crumbling towers. Some of them cannot afford to do these repairs anymore, putting heritage and church buildings across the country at risk of disrepair and closure. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have now been given their budget for the next few years. It is now up to them to decide if they will fund the scheme. Please join us in urging them to make the scheme permanent.
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Nearly 1000 historic churches in England need repairs so urgently they’ve been officially designated as 'At Risk'. To see how serious things can get, look north of the border at Scotland, where the Church of Scotland is planning to close 30-40 percent of its churches, or Wales, where up to half of churches could close. At the National Churches Trust we do what we can, but we need your help.
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To churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities and essential maintenance.
Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2024 with the support of our grants.
We’re here to help churches stay open and in use – that’s what we do. Thanks to our Friends, donors, and partner organisations together we have helped keep the doors open at over 80 churches, chapels and meeting houses with our latest round of grants. Find out more about the brilliant churches we have helped with our latest round of grants.
Historic England has released new research which shows that there is strong public support for preserving the nation’s historic churches. This was even the case among people who are secular or who do not attend church services. But why does this matter now - and how can we save churches in need?
Join us for our annual Carols by Candlelight concert on Thursday 11 December, 7pm at Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair, London. Be transported into a winter wonderland with your favourite festive carols from our choir and brass band, as well as music and readings from Katie Derham, Joe Stilgoe and Bill Bryson.
