Due to the generous donations and legacies received last year, the Trust is actively encouraging churches to apply for the next round of funding.
The application deadlines for 2024 are Friday 8 March for consideration at the April grants committee and Friday 23 August for consideration at the October grants committee. For guidance and how to apply please go to: www.yhct.org.uk/grants
In summary:
What you can apply for: Grants are available for repairs to the church fabric, the walls, roofs, floors, tower, bell frames, windows, stonework, repointing and rainwater goods. Grants are also available for the conservation of fixture and fittings, such as monuments, furniture and stained glass and repairs to bells, clocks and organs.
Applications are also welcome for investigatory work, eg where a cherry picker may be requiredto assess what repairs may be required. You can apply for this type of grant at any time of the year. Do contact Jonathan Stamp by email at grants@yhct.org.uk or Tel: 07594578665 if you would like to discuss this.
The YHCT have no set funding amounts but common grants range from £2000 – £10,000, depending on the size of the works. The Grant Committee look at how much the total project is and how much effort has gone into fund raising locally, and which other funders have been approached or confirmed their grants. The YHCT ideally like to be able to help a church or chapel who have neared the end of their fund raising and only have a shortfall of say £10 – £15,000 to be able to start their project.
We look forward to hearing from you.