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Benefact Trust’s Building Grants programme provides capital funding for the repair, restoration, and improvement of church and Christian charity buildings, helping them remain open, accessible, and fit for long-term use.

Grants are available for capital works that meet one or more of the following programme priorities:

  • Essential building repair
  • Congregational growth
  • Accessibility
  • Community use and impact
  • Carbon reduction and net zero
  • Heritage stewardship
  • Roof alarms

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Geographical areas funded: UK

Fund type

Type of funding:
Grant
Type of cost:
Capital

Fund award sizes

Minimum:
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Maximum:
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Average:
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Annually awarded:
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Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply

Churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies and Christian charities based in the UK or Ireland. See fund guidance for details.

Organisations must be a registered charity.

Minimum annual income:
£25,000

When to apply

This is a rolling programme and applications can be submitted at any time.

The average decision time for small grants (up to £25k) is two months. Larger grants (over £25k) take between four and six months.

How to apply

Applicants are encouraged to read the Building Grants programme guidance before applying to ensure the project meets the criteria. Programme guidance, an application form preview, grant terms and conditions, and FAQs are available on the funder's website. Applications are submitted online.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Heritage and building preservation Religious activities

Beneficiaries funded: Religious and Belief Groups

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