Case study
St Marys Wythall eases the burden
A church near Birmingham has responded to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis by setting up ‘SCOFF’ – St Mary’s Church Offers Food and Fun’ – for struggling local families.
Trust130 home insurance offer
We donate £130 to a church or cathedral of your choice for every new home insurance policy taken out with us. The offer is available to new customers on any of the following policies.
Please be aware terms and conditions apply.
Home insuranceHome insurance covers you if you need to repair your home or replace your possessions if they’ve been damaged, destroyed or stolen.More about home insurance | Clergy home insuranceHome insurance just for members of the clergy, with enhanced contents cover to take account of the extra duties done for the church.More about clergy home insurance | Church worker and volunteer home insuranceHome insurance with additional cover to support church workers and volunteers.More about church worker and volunteer home insurance |
Small donations making a big impact
Since 2017, we have donated over £500,000 to churches and cathedrals chosen by our customers.
We are delighted that so many churches have benefitted so far. £130 might not sound like a vast sum but these donations can make a big difference to churches large and small. Many have also benefitted from multiple donations enabling them to achieve even more.
To help more churches take advantage of these donations, we have extended the offer to run throughout 2024. To take advantage of this offer, please call our team for a quote on 0800 7830 130 and quote Trust130.
How churches are using their donations
 | Artwork restoration Some churches are lucky enough to have artwork such as wall paintings. While these are beautiful, they can be costly to keep in good condition. One church we spoke to was struggling with this exact problem and was delighted to put their donations to good use restoring their artwork. |
 | New sound system Sound systems are a vital part of a church, from helping the congregation hear the readings to improving the sound of worship. One church was happy to report that their donation will be going towards replacing their old sound system, which was in desperate need of an upgrade. |
 | Fun day and BBQ Many churches host family fun days. This is a great way to engage with the local community, but sometimes the costs can add up. One church was very pleased that their donation could help towards the cost of their annual fun day and funded the barbeque, which everyone enjoyed. |
 | New church chairs One church was able to use their donation towards the cost of replacing worn-out pews with new, comfortable chairs. The new chairs are also much easier to move so the space can now be used in more ways. |
 | Structural work Affording necessary structural work and repairs is a struggle for many churches, usually requiring applications for grants and lots of fundraising. Every penny raised is a massive help, so one church was pleased to receive multiple donations, contributing towards their repairs. |
 | New window seat One church noticed that an old pine bench seat in the church tower was affected by woodworm, but their fabric repair fund was already committed elsewhere. They decided to use their donation to contribute to the cost of replacing the seat, meaning it didn’t impact their other work. |
 | New noticeboard Noticeboards can be an effective way to communicate with the local community. One church’s noticeboard had been in a state of disrepair for some time, and their donation helped towards buying a new one. |
 | Balancing the books The day-to-day running costs of a church can be very expensive; so many churches are making good use of their donations to help them stay on top of these costs. |