Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust
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- Typical grants
- Up to £10,000
- Where they fund
- Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Slough
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Two-stage application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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bucks-historic-churches.org.ukAbout Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust was established in 1957 to safeguard historic religious buildings as irreplaceable communal assets, preserving Buckinghamshire's architectural heritage, local history, and social continuity for future generations. Guided by values of heritage preservation, community cohesion, and ecumenism, their grantmaking emphasizes practical fabric interventions to sustain worship, cultural enjoyment, and community life. The Trust is entirely volunteer-run, focusing on statutory-permitted fabric preservation for ecumenical worship buildings.
What Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust funds
They fund capital repairs, restoration, and essential maintenance of historic churches, chapels, and worship buildings over 100 years old or with exceptional architectural or historical merit. Supported work includes structural fabric repairs to roofs, decayed stonework, rainwater disposal systems, and conservation of features such as medieval wall paintings. Grants target Anglican parish churches, Roman Catholic congregations, Non-Conformist chapels, and rural or urban worship spaces across the historic county of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes and Slough.
Who can apply
Organisations such as Parochial Church Councils and faith groups responsible for historic worship buildings in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and Slough are eligible. The Trust supports buildings used by Anglican, Roman Catholic, Non-Conformist, and other ecumenical congregations. Applicants must demonstrate architectural merit, historical significance, and community vitality. There is no restriction on religious denomination.
What Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust doesn't fund
They exclude routine maintenance, internal fixtures, electrical works, community facilities, non-fabric projects, and decorative improvements. Funding is directed strictly to preserving historical authenticity and structural integrity, not to modernisation or aesthetic enhancements.
How they like to fund
Grants are made for capital fabric repairs and restoration projects. The Trust is entirely volunteer-run and welcomes unsolicited applications. Funding is typically one-off grants for specific conservation works, prioritising urgent structural needs.
How much does Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust takes applications via two-stage application.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust provide?
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust typically provides grants up to £10,000.
Where does Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust fund charities?
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust funds charities operating in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Slough.
Does Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
How do I apply for funding from Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust?
Buckinghamshire Historic Churches Trust takes applications via two-stage application. Decisions are typically quarterly.
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