Around the Connexion...
Examples of building projects with heritage at their heart. The different stories of regeneration, where they found funding, what wisdom they can pass on.
The Wesley Centre, Malton
£2.4 million project in the heart of Malton. Ambitious scheme comprised of government/local council funds, connexional support etc.
Glenfield, Leciester
Smaller project, historic chapel from 1876, putting accessibility and community in the picture.
Gunwen Methodist Chapel, Cornwall
Bible Christian church - Heritage Lottery funding, £242,000 project. Windows, rendering church, installing kitchen and toilets, sensitively restoring upstairs chapel - LED lights instead of candle light.
Grant making organisations
Various heritage projects have applied to the below grant making organisations for funding.
National Churches Trust
Up to £50k, grants available to any Christian place of worship in the UK that is open for regular worship. NCT help keep church buildings in good repair, open for worship and community activities, and allow churches to continue to serve people, communities and visitors in all sorts of ways.
Benefact Trust
Up to £100k grants are awarded for building development and repairs for mission, outreach and community benefit.
The National Lottery Fund
Project from £10k - £10 million under the new Heritage 2033 strategy.
Wolfson Fabric Repair Grants
Up to £10k, The Wolfson Foundation grants can be allocated to fabric repairs at church buildings of all Christian denominations. They must be of heritage significance and listed Grade I or II* in England and Wales, Grade A or B+ listed in Northern Ireland, and Grade A or B listed in Scotland.