Get Support: Wales / Cymru

“Hello/Shwmae, I’m based in South Wales, with strong connections to Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. A second-language Welsh speaker with good knowledge of the whole of Wales from touring and walking the hills, which is a keen interest. I have 20 years’ experience of community support and development, working with grassroots projects and volunteers. This includes in the faith, countryside, food and drink, childcare and education sectors. I look forward to getting on the road and meeting you in your church, chapel and community.”

Churches, chapels and meeting houses are at serious risk of closure and so it is important to look at creative solutions to keep these buildings open and in use for generations to come. Cherish is helping us to target support at key areas where we are at great risk of losing priceless heritage.

St Michael Church in Llanfihangel y Creuddyn in Wales got turned down for a large grant that would help save their tower. But being rejected ended up being the best thing for the church and the local community. Find out what happened next.

This community brings together people who volunteer, work for or care for churches, chapels or meeting houses in Wales, and people and organisations who want to support these places of worship to stay in good repair and in use. If this is you, we would love you to join and to help you to keep these buildings well maintained and open for all.