United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities
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- Typical grants
- £2,000 – £100,000
- Where they fund
- North London, Berkshire, Bedfordshire
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Email application
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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urcthamesnorth.org.ukAbout United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities
The United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities supports the life and mission of local URC churches across the Thames North Synod area. They offer grants to help congregations grow in discipleship and serve their communities. Funding is available through two main programmes: Property Grants and Loans for capital works, and Mission & Discipleship Grants for a range of projects. Applications are reviewed by the Synod Discipleship Steering Group and the Resources Committee. The funder's character is rooted in supporting collective discipleship, mutual support, and mission partnerships within the URC tradition.
What United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities funds
The funder supports faith-based causes through two programmes. Property Grants and Loans fund capital works such as building maintenance, refurbishments, and accessibility improvements. Mission & Discipleship Grants fund projects including children and young people development, church and local area group initiatives, human resource development, lay training, ecumenical projects, and 'Walking the Way' discipleship projects. All funded work must take place within the Thames North Synod area, which covers North London and the neighbouring counties of Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex.
Who can apply
URC local churches within the Thames North Synod area are eligible to apply. The funder supports congregations in North London and the surrounding counties. Applications are welcomed from churches seeking to grow in discipleship and serve their communities. The funder does not support non-URC organisations or activities outside their mission focus.
What United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities doesn't fund
The funder does not support non-URC organisations or activities that fall outside their mission focus. They do not fund individuals or organisations based outside the Thames North Synod area.
How they like to fund
The funder offers both grants and loans, with separate programmes for property and mission. They welcome unsolicited applications from eligible churches. Their approach involves collaboration with the Synod's Discipleship Steering Group and Resources Committee for mission grants. Property grants follow a simplified process for minor works and a project development group process for major capital projects.
How much does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities give?
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
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- Two-stage process
- Two-stage process
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 United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities funds — and what they won't
Funding for Children and Young People Development Projects, Church and Local Area Group Projects, Human Resource Development Projects, Lay Training, Ecumenical Projects, and 'Walking the Way' Discipleship Projects.
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How to apply to United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities takes applications via email application.
- Published programme route: two-stage process.
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities provide?
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities typically provides grants of £2,000 - £100,000.
Where does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities fund charities?
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities funds charities operating in North London, Berkshire, Bedfordshire.
Does United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities accept unsolicited applications?
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities 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 United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities?
United Reformed Church Thames North Synod Charities takes applications via email application. Published programme route: two-stage process.
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