Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £10,000
- Where they fund
- Shropshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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shropshirehct.org.ukAbout Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust, established in 1991, is a charity dedicated to preserving the ecclesiastical heritage of Shropshire. Its mission is to support the conservation of churches and chapels that are listed buildings or of historical or architectural interest and are used for Christian worship. The Trust values stewardship and aims to keep these buildings as active places of worship and community hubs. It provides grants for the preservation, repair, renovation and improvement of church and chapel buildings and their contents.
What Shropshire Historic Churches Trust funds
The Trust funds capital works for the preservation, repair, renovation and improvement of churches and chapels that are listed buildings or of historical or architectural interest and are used for Christian worship. This includes structural repairs, roof work, masonry, and essential improvements such as toilets or kitchens. Grants also cover the conservation of contents within these buildings. Support is available for all Christian denominations across Shropshire, including the Telford and Wrekin area.
Who can apply
Churches and chapels that are listed buildings or of historical or architectural interest and are used for Christian worship or ceremonies, and are likely to remain so, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be located within Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin. The Trust supports all Christian denominations. There are no formal income thresholds, but the focus is on congregations caring for historic places of worship.
What Shropshire Historic Churches Trust doesn't fund
The Trust does not fund new builds, secular sites, core costs, salaries, or programming. Grants are exclusively for capital works on existing historic church and chapel buildings and their contents, not for ongoing activities or non-heritage projects.
How they like to fund
The Trust provides grants for capital projects and welcomes applications from eligible churches and chapels. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the Trustees for the specified purposes.
How much does Shropshire Historic Churches Trust give?
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust runs one grant programme. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 15 sourced facts
- Online application form
- 4 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 Shropshire Historic Churches Trust funds — and what they won't
The Trust will assist churches and chapels that are listed buildings or are of historical or architectural interest, and are used for Christian worship or ceremonies and are likely to remain so. At the discretion of the Trustees grants are given for the preservation, repair, renovation and improvement of churches and chapels, and of their contents.
Good to know
How to apply to Shropshire Historic Churches Trust
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: online application form.
- Decisions are typically quarterly.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
How it works
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- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Shropshire Historic Churches Trust provide?
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust runs one grant programme — Grants: £920 – £9,000.
Where does Shropshire Historic Churches Trust fund charities?
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust funds charities operating in Shropshire.
Does Shropshire Historic Churches Trust accept unsolicited applications?
Shropshire 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 Shropshire Historic Churches Trust?
Shropshire Historic Churches Trust takes applications via email application. Published programme route: online application form.
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