Grants can be awarded to churches and
chapels in Shropshire if they are at least 100 years old and in regular use
as a place for Christian worship. We emphasis that we help places of worship
of all denominations. If you consider that you have an historic church
or chapel because of its age or special architectural features we will be
glad to receive and consider a grant application.
The Trust has now completed 19 years of work and has now given 178 grants to
some 150 churches, worth almost £375,000. The average grant in 2010
was over £4,200, over three times the average grant awarded at the turn of
the century. Rarely is the SHCT the only grant provider, churches
having to search diligently for other sources to raise substantial sums,
with the hope that English Heritage will come to their rescue.
The work that our churches most often need is repair to the fabric: stone,
brick, slate and wood. With our unforgiving wet climate, leaking
roofs, defective gutters, downpipes and drains feature more than anything.
Most problems require the use of scaffolding to facilitate both inspection
and repair work which adds to the expense. Our advice is to seek help
early from the Trust to prevent small problems becoming big ones.
How to Apply for a Grant
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As soon as you have decided
what work needs to be done, and you have obtained estimates, complete and
submit an application form. We
cannot consider making a grant without a detailed account of what is needed
to be done and why.
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Please include details of what
funds are already available and how the money has been raised.
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The Trust can assist with
maintenance or repair only if an historic church or chapel building is in
regular use. We cannot assist with church halls, extensions to church
buildings or the provision of toilet or catering facilities within a church
building.
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Disability access can be
considered only when ancient fabric is involved.
If you need any further
information please contact our Secretary by post: Mrs Erica Watson-Todd,
20 Granville Avenue, Newport, TELFORD TF10 7DX telephone: 01952 820048
or e-mail
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National Churches Trust
The National Churches Trust
(NCT) is reviewing its operations and is keen to work with county trusts in
order to reduce the burden of grant application. Several counties are
involved in a pilot scheme whereby grant applicants will be automatically be
asked if they wish their applications to be passed on to the NCT. This
will spare churches and chapels having to complete two forms and
should speed up the response time. If universally adopted this
procedure will not only benefit churches and chapels but also assist the NCT
in its decision-making since it uses the county trusts' knowledge of
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