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National Churches Trust - Cherish Grants
Created: 10/11/2026News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
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The Cherish project provides grants to churches, chapels or meeting houses for church maintenance, urgent repair work or project development. They aim to see churches open and in regular use, available to all. The main goals of the funding are that:
- Church buildings are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
- Church buildings are suitable, open and welcome
Funding will prioritise:
- Work to architecturally and historically significant buildings;
- Urgent/essential maintenance and repair projects as evidenced in a recent QIR, building survey or condition report;
- Places of worship that can demonstrate a suitable maintenance system is in place, including a maintenance plan, to protect your building and the investment;
- Places of worship with regular opening hours;
- Places of worship that can demonstrate strong community engagement and sound plans for economic viability.
Who can apply?
Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship, of any denomination, that are located in Scotland, including churches, chapels, meeting houses and cathedrals. Applicants must own the building or have the right to carry out the work.
Buildings must be open for regular public worship for a minimum of six services per year.
Buildings must be open to the public for at least 100 days per year in addition to worship times, or meet this requirement within a year of project completion.
How to apply
A guide is available to assist you in applying for this grant.
Apply online via the National Churches Trust website.
Closing date: 19 January 2027
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