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The National Churches Trust is the national, independent, charity dedicated to promoting and supporting church buildings of historic, architectural and community value across the UK. The Large Grant Programme can award grants towards major urgent structural repair projects, or the introduction of kitchens and accessible toilets.

Priority is given to projects that demonstrate well-developed plans for the building that are supported beyond the congregation, and into the future.

Their priority is funding up to £50,000 towards the cost of major urgent structural repair projects costed at more than £80,000 including VAT. They will also consider projects that introduce kitchens and accessible toilets to enable increased community use, costed at more than £30,000 including VAT.

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Geographical areas funded: UK

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Grant

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Capital

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Who can apply

Places of worship of any denomination and age can apply. They will consider applications from listed and unlisted Christian places of worship across the UK.

When to apply

Now open. Stage 1 deadline: midnight on 4 November 2025

Next deadline: 4 Nov 2025

How to apply

The application process begins with an eligibility quiz via the Trust website. If you cannot answer yes to each question your application will not be successful.

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Activites funded: Heritage and building preservation Recreation and social activities Religious activities

Beneficiaries funded: Religious and Belief Groups Local communities

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