List of grant funders for churches

31 March 2026

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

This list has been compiled by researching and cross-checking multiple lists of funds that are currently available. All funders on this list are open to churches.

Each entry on the list contains key information, including the funder’s interests, contact information, and details of how to apply. The funder’s website is included; we recommend that you visit their website before making an application. Most funders have a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you complete their application forms online.

If you need support when applying for grants, we have developed resources and tools that can assist your church and its community.

Below, you can search for funders supporting faith and religious activities or those supporting community action. Or search our separate list of local community foundations.

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National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF)

A range of grants is available for community projects.

Sir George Martin Trust

Small grants for charities and churches doing community outreach work in West Yorkshire.

The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust

Supporting a wide range of charitable purposes across a broad spectrum.

The Anchor Foundation

Supporting Christian charities concerned with social inclusion, particularly through ministries of healing and the arts.

The Headley Trust

Part of the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts, with funding streams for cathedrals, major churches, and arts and heritage.

The Leathersellers Company

Typically, focus on tackling deprivation and social problems, but a wide range of causes are supported.

William A Cadbury Charitable Trust

Grants for churches and charities in the West Midlands.

Westhill Endowment

Educational projects with strong underlying Christian values that change people’s lives, foster empathy between communities, and build bridges between people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

William and Jane Morris Fund

Supporting conservation of decorative features in church buildings.

Yapp Charitable Trust

Grants for running costs to small charities in England and Wales.

Point North (County Durham Community Foundation)

Point North's mission is simple: make today better and tomorrow brighter for its communities.

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