Aims/priorities: Benefact Trust (previously Allchurches Trust), one of the UK’s largest grant-making trusts, is an independent charity, regulated by the Charity Commission, dedicated to supporting:
- Christian charities and churches in the UK and Ireland.
- The repair, restoration, protection and improvement of church buildings, cathedrals and other places of Christian worship.
- Projects based in disadvantaged areas.
- Churches and Christian charities that are making a positive impact on their communities.
- The preservation of sustainable heritage skills.
This fund aims to support the preservation and promotion of heritage skills that are essential to the conservation of historic Christian buildings. Funding is available for organisations to train individuals who are pursuing a career in the heritage sector through apprenticeships, scholarships, and training courses.
Who can apply? Registered Christian charities offering training in heritage skills can apply.
Applicants must demonstrate that funding will support skills relevant to the preservation of Christian buildings.
Grant amount: There is no minimum or maximum award. Funding will be awarded at the discretion of the Trustees.
Application process: Applications can be submitted at any time.
An online application form and further information can be found on the Trust's website.
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Email: info@benefacttrust.co.uk