They are treasure houses of architecture and heritage and provide essential help and support to local communities.
Our work includes creative and imaginative campaigns that show why churches matter, the vital contribution they make to the life of the nation and local people and how we can all help make sure they will be there for future generations to enjoy.
The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme is a lifeline for historic churches. But we are concerned by the changes brought in by the Government this year, which will make repairs much more expensive - and perhaps impossible for some churches.
The House of Good is the National Churches Trust’s ground-breaking research into the value of churches to all of us. The findings are remarkable and demonstrate the importance of these buildings to the UK.
With hundreds of churches facing closure, a national plan is urgently needed to help secure their future. We are calling on the UK Government, heritage organisations and Christian denominations to work together to tackle the UK’s single biggest heritage challenge.
