Norfolk Churches Trust Limited

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Typical grants: £2,000 – £10,000
Where they fund: Norfolk, Diocese of Norwich (including Waveney area of Suffolk)
Applications: Accepted
How to apply: Email application

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About Norfolk Churches Trust Limited

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited supports Christian churches across Norfolk and the Diocese of Norwich, including the Waveney area of Suffolk. The Trust focuses on helping parishes with limited resources, funding urgent repairs to keep church buildings in good condition. It also provides grants for automated locking systems to improve church security. Their work benefits rural communities and the general public who use these historic buildings. The Trust prioritises projects that address urgent structural needs such as roofs, masonry, drainage, and other essential fabric repairs. What sets them apart is their commitment to smaller, resource-limited parishes and their specific funding for automated locks.

What Norfolk Churches Trust Limited funds

The Trust funds capital works, feasibility studies, and emergency repairs for church fabric. Priorities include urgent structural repairs to roofs, masonry, drainage, and other essential elements that keep buildings in good condition. They also support the installation of automated locking systems to enhance security. Their work takes place across Norfolk and the Diocese of Norwich, including the Waveney area of Suffolk, benefiting rural communities and the general public who use these historic buildings.

Who can apply

Christian churches and faith groups within Norfolk and the Diocese of Norwich, including the Waveney area of Suffolk, can apply. The Trust gives priority to parishes with limited resources, aiming to support smaller congregations that may struggle to fund essential repairs. Applications are welcome from any Christian denomination within the specified geography.

What Norfolk Churches Trust Limited doesn't fund

The Trust does not support re-ordering projects, installation of new facilities, extensions to buildings, or retrospective costs. Routine maintenance and non-repair projects are also outside their scope.

How they like to fund

The Trust offers grants for capital works, feasibility studies, and emergency repairs, with multi-year support available. They do not require match funding. Once approved, grants are held open for a period to allow time for assessment and installation. Unsolicited applications are welcome.

How much does Norfolk Churches Trust Limited give?

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.

Last verified 8 August 2026 · 31 sourced facts

50 Locks for 50 ChurchesOpen to applications

£1,000 – £1,000

Online application form
Single-year grants

General FundRolling applications

Next deadline 24 September 2026
3 rounds a year
Multi-year funding

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 Norfolk Churches Trust Limited funds — and what they won't

Their stated priorities

automated locking system to improve church security

Where they fund

NorfolkDiocese of Norwich (including Waveney area of Suffolk)

Costs they'll cover

EquipmentCapital works & buildingsFeasibility studiesEmergency funding

The full exclusions list (1)

re-ordering projects, installation of new facilities, extensions to buildings, retrospective costs

Good to know

FaithChristian only

Focus areas

Arts & cultureFaith

How to apply to Norfolk Churches Trust Limited

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited takes applications via email application.

Published programme route: online application form.
Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.

What Norfolk Churches Trust Limited's application asks

We hold the 14 questions from Norfolk Churches Trust Limited's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.

Question 1

“Parish and Dedication:”

Question 2

“Dedication:”

12 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.

How it works

1
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2
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3
Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.

See if Norfolk Churches Trust Limited could be a fit. Draft if yes.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Norfolk Churches Trust Limited provide?

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited runs 2 grant programmes — 50 Locks for 50 Churches: £1,000 – £1,000.

Where does Norfolk Churches Trust Limited fund charities?

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited funds charities operating in Norfolk, Diocese of Norwich (including Waveney area of Suffolk).

Does Norfolk Churches Trust Limited accept unsolicited applications?

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.

What does Norfolk Churches Trust Limited not fund?

Their published exclusions include: re-ordering projects, installation of new facilities, extensions to buildings, retrospective costs. The full exclusions list is further up this page.

How do I apply for funding from Norfolk Churches Trust Limited?

Norfolk Churches Trust Limited takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.