The Headley Trust

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UK-wide funding

Registered Charity Number: 266620

Description

Fund name	Cathedrals and major churches
Grant size	£5,000 to £200,000+
Funder's interests	The trust is one of the 17 grant-making charities that make up the Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts. They have funding streams for cathedrals and major churches, as well as streams for arts and heritage.
Activities supported	The trusts only fund registered charities or activities with a clearly defined charitable purpose. Cathedrals and major churches if they are members of the Major Churches Network.
Themes	Cathedrals and major churches Arts and heritage
Inclusions	Restoration or repair work to the fabric of ancient cathedrals, parish church cathedrals and large churches of exceptional architectural merit that were built before 1850 Conservation of monuments Energy efficient measures if they are part of a wider appeal for fabric conservation Fire and burglar alarms Solar panels and photovoltaic cells.
Exclusions	A grant is unlikely to be more than around 10% of the total costs of the budget Education centres, conferences, exhibition or heritage spaces Organs, clocks, bells, plumbing, kitchens or heating.
How to apply	Apply online.
Deadline	Ongoing

Contact information

0207 410 0330

info@sfct.org.uk

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