Aims/priorities: This fund aims to provide essential support to protect and enhance Christian church and charity buildings, ensuring their continued use and viability, and the safeguarding of their heritage.
Who can apply? This programme is open to churches, cathedrals, denominational bodies, and Christian charities.
Organisations that have previously received funding under the General Grants Programme will have to wait two years before making an application.
Grant amount: There is no minimum or maximum award specified. Funding will be awarded at the discretion of the trustees.
Application process: Guidance notes and an online application form are available from the Benefact Trust website.
The average decision time for smaller grants (up to £25,000) is two months. Larger grants (over £25,000) are considered at grants committee and board meetings and can take between four and six months.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Contact information: Tel: 01452 873189 Email: info@benefacttrust.co.uk