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Help us to save wonderful UK churches

Across the UK, churches are at risk. Please help us keep them open and in use for the benefit of all. Your donation will help us to support historic places of worship with resources, training and vital grants.

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Save the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme

The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme is a lifeline for historic churches – saving them 20 per cent on repair costs. But the future of the scheme is uncertain – and churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals across the country are now paying up to a fifth more for repairs. To fix urgent needs like leaking roofs and crumbling towers. Some of them cannot afford to do these repairs anymore, putting heritage and church buildings across the country at risk of disrepair and closure. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have now been given their budget for the next few years. It is now up to them to decide if they will fund the scheme. Please join us in urging them to make the scheme permanent.

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Our impact in numbers

  • Over 2000 Churches and chapels

    We've helped keep open, in good repair and supporting local people since 2007.

  • £ 2.8 million awarded in 2024

    To churches and chapels for urgent repairs, new facilities and essential maintenance.

  • 7 Churches and chapels

    Removed from the Heritage at Risk Register in 2024 with the support of our grants.

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Book your place at our Edinburgh Sacred Arts Tour

Join our first tour in Scotland on Tuesday 12 August. Discover the rich spiritual and architectural heritage of Scotland with a captivating walking tour of hidden gems in the tapestry of Edinburgh’s historic churches. We’re partnering with Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts and the tour includes a lunchtime recital and an exhibition.

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The National Church Awards 2025: celebrating volunteers

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. Nominate the brilliant volunteers at your church, chapel, meeting house or cathedral today.

Church of the Week

Church of the Week

Staplehurst, Kent

Staplehurst All Saints is affectionally known as ‘the church on the hill’. While it dates back to 1100-1150, it actually has a beautiful feature that predates the entire building: its South Door. The door has been authoritatively dated back to 1050, which means that it displays some of the oldest ironwork in England still in situ. It is adorned with a rare example of Saxon pre-Christian figurative mythology telling the story of Ragnarök, the Norse day of Judgement. The Grade I Listed church recently underwent major repairs, supported by the National Churches Trust, to fix its damaged tower. A key motivation for the church in making repairs was so that the many groups that meet there could continue to use the space and that they could also still open the church 365 days a year to welcome visitors from near and far.

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A church set in a wide landscape
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Donate now to help keep churches open and in good repair

Across the UK, churches are at risk. Please help us keep them open and in use for the benefit of all. Your donation will help us to support historic places of worship with resources, training and vital grants.

Please donate now