The National Churches Trust
The National Churches Trust – Grants for Repairs and Community Projects
In 2010 the National Churches Trust is offering the opportunity to apply for the following grants:
Repair Grants - Grants of £10,000 and above for structural repair projects that will cost more than £50,000. A structural repair means essential work to safeguard the fabric of the building. Right click to download the application pack and guidance notes.
Community Grants - Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 for providing facilities that will benefit your place of worship and local community, e.g. accessible toilets, kitchens and meeting rooms. Grants will not exceed 50% of the project cost. Right click to download the application pack and guidance notes.
Before you complete an application, it is important to make sure your project is eligible by checking that you meet the following criteria:
- The building must be open for regular public worship. The Trust does not currently have grants available for cathedrals, but any other Christian places of worship can apply if they meet the eligibility criteria;
- It must be sited in England, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland or Wales;
- The congregation must belong to a denomination that is a member or associated member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland;
- All projects must be overseen by an architect who is either ARB, RIBA or AABC accredited, or by a chartered surveyor who is RICS accredited.
Please be aware that the Trust cannot make grants for certain purposes including:
- Work to associated buildings or structures (such as church halls, vicarages or boundary walls)
- Bell repairs or new bells
- Organ repairs or new organs
- Repairs to internal furnishings, fixtures and fittings
- Redecoration, other than after structural repairs
- Clock repairs
- Monument repairs and restoration
- Repair or installation of heating and lighting systems
- Reordering
The Trust is keen to stress that submitting an incomplete application form or failure to include the requested supporting documents will result in a delay to applications, and may result in the application being returned.
Should you have any queries about your application, please take a look at the FAQ page for a list of commonly asked questions and answers. If you cannot find an answer to your question, you can email the Trust at grants@nationalchurchestrust.org or ‘phone on 020 7600 6090.
last updated on 18th January 2010