Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Online form
- Decisions
- Three times yearly
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franciscoales.co.ukAbout Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
The Francis Coales Charitable Foundation is a grant-making trust dedicated to preserving historic ecclesiastical architecture. It focuses on structural repairs of historic church buildings that are open to the public, primarily in the historic counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire. The Foundation values authentic conservation and supports parish communities in maintaining their heritage. Its funding character is one of careful stewardship, favouring faith-based Christian organisations and prioritising the long-term preservation of historic fabric over modernisation.
What Francis Coales Charitable Foundation funds
The Foundation funds capital works for fabric conservation, including masonry restoration, roof repairs and structural timber reinforcement. It also supports the conservation of monuments and monumental brasses across the UK, provided an ICON-accredited conservator is involved. Occasionally, grants are made for architectural or archaeological publications, the purchase of documents or items for record offices and museums, and archaeological research. Grants are directed solely towards preserving the historic fabric of places of worship.
Who can apply
Registered charities and faith groups can apply, with a preference for Christian organisations. Grants are given to churches located in the historic counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire. Applications from a Friends' organisation should be accompanied by confirmation from the respective Parochial Church Council. The Foundation supports parish communities in maintaining their heritage.
What Francis Coales Charitable Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund general maintenance, modernisation, equipment, or non-heritage improvements. It also excludes domestic amenities like heating, wiring, lighting, or new facilities, core operational costs, and any modernisation upgrades, ensuring funds target pure preservation.
How they like to fund
The Foundation welcomes unsolicited applications, which are considered by the Trustees. Grants are of a modest size to support capital works for fabric conservation and occasionally fund publications, purchases for record offices or museums, and archaeological research.
How much does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation give?
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 13 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 3 rounds a year
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Francis Coales Charitable Foundation funds — and what they won't
Grants predominantly for structural repair of ecclesiastical buildings built before 1875, open to the public, in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire. Also conservation of monuments and monumental brasses (UK-wide, ICON accredited conservator required). Occasionally grants for architectural/archaeological publications, purchase of documents/items for record offices/museums, archaeological research.
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How to apply to Francis Coales Charitable Foundation
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation takes applications via online form.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically three times yearly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation provide?
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation runs one grant programme — Francis Coales Charitable Foundation Grant Programme: £1,000 – £10,000.
Where does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation fund charities?
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire.
Does Francis Coales Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation 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 Francis Coales Charitable Foundation?
Francis Coales Charitable Foundation takes applications via online form. Published programme route: online application form.
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