National Churches Trust

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UK-wide funding

Registered Charity Number: 1119845

Description

Fund name	Small grants Medium grants Large grants Treasure Ireland grants (Northern Ireland only) Wolfson Fabric Repair grants (through the NCT Medium and Large Grant programmes) Cherish grants (Scotland, Wales, and NW England only)
Grant size	Small Grants - up to £5,000 (exceptionally up to £10,000) Medium grants - up to £10,000 Large grants - up to £50,000 Treasure Ireland grants - up to £10,000 Wolfson Fabric Repair grants - up to £10,000 Cherish grants - up to £10,000
Funder's interests	To support church buildings from all Christian denominations, of all ages and listing status that are open and accessible across the United Kingdom. Preserving heritage. Promoting sustainability. Inspiring support.
Activities supported	Church buildings, capital projects and those that support people and communities.
Themes	Maintenance, fabric work and project development.
Inclusions	Urgent and structural repairs Installing toilets or a kitchen, or improving existing facilities Fabric repairs to the church building Maintenance works Developing a church building project, and supporting churches prepare for a major project.
Exclusions and other info	They will not fund: Church based activities Conservation or changes to content Work in courtyard/boundary walls Work to a building separate from the main church Works purely for heating, lighting, reseating Buildings that are no longer in use for regular worship, that are less than 30 years old, or that are not originally built as a place of worship. Check full details by programme
How to apply	Read the guidance notes and apply online.
Deadline	Check website for deadlines.

Contact information

0207 222 0605

info@nationalchurchestrust.org

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