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Fundraising support for your church

Our church fundraising hub has easy-to-use support, guidance and tools to help you and your church with fundraising now and into the future.

Step 1 - Where to start?

Key steps and suggestions for you and your church to take for successful fundraising.

Getting started

Step 2 - Researching donors

We have developed some useful tips for you and your church to consider when looking for funders.

Start your research

Step 3 - Making the ask

Once you've planned your fundraising and done your research into potential donors, the next step is the ask.

Make the ask

Step 4 - Saying thank you

Thanking donors and staying in touch is crucial in securing repeat donations and creating a fundraising community.

Read our tips

Key factors for successful fundraising

Use our simple checklist with helpful items for you to consider when planning fundraising.

See our checklist

Want to find out more?

To find out more or for further support, contact our dedicated fundraising helpline or request a call back:

0345 601 9959

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Grant funders

A list of the top funders that support churches.

Find funding

Grant guide

Make the most out of grant opportunities for your church.

Read the grant guide

Bitesize videos

Short fundraising videos full of practical tips and support

Watch the videos

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Church fundraising blogs

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List of grant funders for churches

A list of the top funders that support churches and are currently offering grants. Search to find potential grants for your church.

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Demystifying the National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has awarded a remarkable £8.8 billion to 51,000 heritage projects including to churches of all shapes and sizes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland since 1994.

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Forming a fundraising team

Like other types of teams, the most effective fundraising teams have clearly defined roles with people given particular responsibilites.

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A checklist: key factors for successful fundraising

After researching possible funders and grants for your church, use this checklist to identify some key points to consider before making an application.

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Engaging with the wider community

Communication is a key foundation stone in fundraising. Communicating the right message, in the right way, to the right person can pave the way to a donation now or in the future. Asking your wider community for support is no different.

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Digital Fundraising – Frequently Asked Questions

Digital fundraising presents amazing possibilities for your church to grow its giving. To help you get started, we have answered some frequently asked questions.

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Top tips for fundraising by churches

Key steps and suggestions for you and your church to take for successful fundraising.

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Outputs and outcomes guidance

These words (outputs and outcomes) appear frequently in the world of fundraising and are key to writing clear funding applications.

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Researching possible donors and funders

Successful fundraising and grant applications begin with research into possible donors and funders.

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Case for support guidance for churches

Regardless of which funder or donor you approach, you will need to have a clear and compelling case for support. This will act as a foundation for all your fundraising and is key to achieving successful applications.

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Legacy giving

Through generous legacies, thousands of people a year provide vital income that many organisations, including churches, rely upon to support their mission.

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Five top tips to create a successful grant application

Grant applications can be a great source of fundraising income for your church – and often provide the largest size of donation towards your project.

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Fundraising planning guidance

Writing a fundraising plan is an important step towards helping your church fundraise successfully.

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