Grant-Giving Bodies

Grants from all sorts of different organisations can be a blessing when trying to find funds for projects. However, grant providers each have a purpose and aims they want to see achieved; they want to give grants to those who are delivering a project that will meet their aims.

For example, some will give grants towards the upkeep of the building, whether for historical or community purposes, while others will be inspired to help further the mission of your church, and to help grow our faith. Therefore, it is important to read the grant provider’s guide or terms before applying so that you know whether your church qualifies for a particular grant.

The Diocese of Hereford have created a detailed resource for anyone looking to manage a church buildings project. At 268 pages, it is a detailed and thorough step-by-step guide covering everything from articulating your vision, raising funds, cash flow and managing a successful build.

If you are looking for funding to pursue a project, below is a list of organisations that may be able to help.

Church Building Funders

• Idlewild Trust: Conservation Grants (Up to £5,000)

• Leche Trust (£500-£5,000)

• William and Jane Morris Fund (£500-£5,000)

• Pilgrim Trust and Ratcliffe Trust (CBC) (£500-£10,000)

• Guide for funding on Parish Resources website

• Community Energy England funding list

• CIBSE Buildings Services Engineer

• Low Carbon Dorset (Technical support and grants)

• National Churches Trust (£500-£5,000 grants)

• Places of Worship: protective security funding scheme – on the UK Government website (Funding for churches who have been victims of hate crime)

• Listed Places of Worship

• Wiltshire Historic Churches Trust

• Dorset Historic Churches Trust

• Historic England Grants

• Erskine Muton Trust (Grants up to £10,000)

• The Llewellyn Edwards Bell Restoration Fund (LEBRF), Registered Charity no 270529 in the UK, makes grants towards the restoration and augmentation of church bells in the Diocese of Salisbury. Over the last 5 years we have made grants totalling over £50,000. The relevant information for applicants can be found here.

*This list is for information purposes only and should not be considered exhaustive. The Buildings Team does not necessarily endorse any of the organisations on the list. Please see individual websites for further information

Environmental and Sustainability Projects

Find a full list of Environmental and sustainability funders here.

Other Grant Giving Bodies

Find a full list of other funders here, which includes those who provide grants to the below types of projects.

• Conservation, Preservation, Heritage & Restoration

• Bells, Organs, Windows & Other Specific Funding

• Community Projects / Improved Facilities

• Landfill Communities Fund

• Lottery Funding Available

• Christian / Religious Activities

• Sources of Information

Erskine Muton Trust