Leave a gift in your Will

Because history needs caretakers

For more than 200 years we have been protecting many of the UK’s churches, chapels and meeting houses from the ravages of time. But we’d like to do more and there is something you could do to help. 

Leaving a gift in your Will to the National Churches Trust, no matter how large or small the gift is, helps us to safeguard the churches most at risk. Last year, we were able to keep the doors of 50 more churches open and remove 12 churches from the Heritage at Risk Register.

Let your legacy live on in our historic churches as you play your part in passing on our nation’s rich heritage to future generations. In every stone repaired, every beautiful building saved, every church bell still ringing out, your gift will be remembered. 

 

Find out more about leaving a gift in your Will to the National Churches Trust

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Our promise to you

We promise to treat your enquiry with confidence and no obligation as you decide whether to leave us a gift in your Will.

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FAQs

You may have some questions. We have complied the answers to some of our most asked questions here.

Why leave a gift to the National Churches Trust?

The National Churches Trusts want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities. Here are just some of the wonderful things made possible, thanks to the generosity of people like you.

  • Over 2000 churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals

    we've helped keep open, in good repair and supporting local people since 2007.

  • £ 2.6 million awarded in 2025

    to churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities and essential maintenance.

  • 12 churches and chapels

    removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2025 with the support of our grants.

Want to talk to someone about leaving a gift?

Please get in touch with us, even if you just want to talk about what a gift might mean. We’re a small, approachable team. Why not come in for a cup of tea?

Find out more by contacting our Chief Executive, Claire Walker, on 020 7222 0605 or by email at legacy@nationalchurchestrust.org.            

Thank you for your support. It is greatly appreciated. 

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