Our new House of Good: Health research shows that churches in the UK are providing essential services that would relieve the NHS of costs of £8.4 billion every year. But church buildings are dangerously underfunded, with many falling into disrepair and facing closure.
You’re invited to the National Churches Trust annual Carols by Candlelight concert on Tuesday 10 December, 7pm at Grosvenor Chapel in Mayfair, London. Be transported into a winter wonderland with your favourite festive carols from our choir and brass band, as well as music and readings from Sir Michael Palin, Joe Stilgoe and Bill Bryson.
Find out moreWe've helped keep open, in good repair and supporting local people since 2007.
To churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities such as loos and kitchens and essential maintenance.
Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2023 with the support of our grants.
We would love you to join us for the official livestream of the National Church Awards ceremony at Lincoln Cathedral on Tuesday 22 October from 2-3.30pm. If you book before the end of Sunday 20 October we'll send you a digital programme, which will feature details of all the winners and their projects.
The UK has some of the most historic and beautiful churches, chapels and meeting houses to be found anywhere in the world. But many are at risk of closing for good if urgent action is not taken. You can help us be here for every church – and the people and communities who rely on them.
This year, the National Church Awards will be celebrating the dedication, care and impact of the people who care for the UK’s wonderful church buildings and who share them with others. Find out about the churches who have been shortlisted from the nominations for this year's awards.
There is no bigger issue facing the UK’s heritage than the future of its churches. Help us in our mission to keep churches open and in use for generations to come.
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