Norwood and Newton Settlement | Funding

Top tips for fundraising by churches

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

List of grant funders for churches

A collated list of the top funders that support churches and are currently offering grants. Use our search function to find potential grants for your church.

Researching possible donors and funders

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

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.

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.

Outputs and outcomes guidance

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

Do you know the key terms in digital fundraising?

Digital fundraising opens up opportunities to grow your church’s giving, by making it easier for both the congregation and wider community to support your church.

Fund name	Grants programme
Grant size	£1,000 to £30,000
Funder's interests	We encourage Christian Church growth mainly through the funding of capital building projects
Activities supported	We award grants to Free (Non-Church of England) churches in England and Wales
Inclusions	Trustees will not consider grants for running costs, staff costs, equipment, repairs or maintenance. Trustees will not consider grants for expenditure that has already been incurred or committed. Trustees will not consider grants for projects that are in part supported by National Lottery
Exclusions and other info	Religious activities
How to apply	Apply online
Deadline	Ongoing
Contact info	info@norwoodandnewton.co.uk