5 December 2022
Changes to National Churches Trust’s Grants from 2023
The changes are intended to streamline the process of grant applications going forward.
To better align with its incoming 2023-26 strategy, National Churches Trust has made some amendments to its funding programme and application system which are expected to simplify the process of applying.
As before, there are three distinct schemes, now offered as follows:
- Small grants (previously Foundation grants for maintenance) – up to £5,000 for projects costing up to £20,000. This funding is for small repair projects to buildings that were originally built as churches.
- Medium grants (previously Gateway grants) – up to £10,000 for projects costing between £20,000 and £80,000. This funding is for project development or urgent and essential maintenance and repair.
- Large grants (previously Cornerstone grants) – up to £50,000 toilet and kitchen projects costing more than £30,000 and repair projects costing more than £80,000. This funding is for large repair projects or the installation of kitchens and toilets.
The Trust accepts applications from Churches of any Christian denomination and age across the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
Grants programmes are expected to relaunch in March 2023.