Grants and Finance
The Trust welcomes enquiries and applications for grants and loans from Christian churches of all denominations for work to preserve, maintain or repair the fabric of the church, including modification for disabled access.
Funds are raised principally through the Ride and Stride, also through Membership subscriptions and donations.
In 2008 seventeen churches received a total of £44,000 in grants and £4,000 in interest-free loans..
It is important that those wishing to apply for a grant or loan should study carefully our Conditions. Please note in particular that no grants are paid in respect of work which has already started before approval is given. The Grants sub-committee, which carefully considers each request before making recommendations to the Executive Committee, meets three times a year, in February, June and October.
To download a Grant Application Form (click here) and Notes & Conditions (click here).Select "Print Preview" on your browser to set-up up one page printing and removal of "headers" and "footers".
Please read Notes & Conditions before submitting your application.
If you have any queries please contact Meryl Balchin (click here) The church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon, has most kindly provided us with a document ‘Lessons Learned’ (click here) which churches considering new projects may find helpful.