Funding

Churches and Pastoral Fund

Grants of up to £10,500 are available to churches looking to make repairs and/or building alterations. Any funding application will have to fit the following criteria:

• Applications must be supported by the Ministry Area Leader and the Ministry Area Council.
• Applications must only relate to the church or place of worship. Retrospective applications for completed work are ineligible.
• Works relating to churchyards are eligible.
• Works that look to improve the environmental performance of a church building are eligible.
• Works must be in accordance with faculty rules and, where applicable, planning permission and building regulations.

The resources available for grants are limited and the Committee will wish to see that the parish has made every effort to secure funds from external sources. The maintenance of existing places of worship will be the priority and, in relation to extension or new construction, the parish will need to show a genuine need. The Committee will be influenced by the desire to meet the needs of an increasing congregation; the improvement of the use and facilities in an existing building; meeting the requirements of current legislation (such as Equalities Act 2010 and Health & Safety Regulations, Asbestos Report, Fire Risk Assessment).

How to apply

For application forms and further funding criteria and information, please contact Kes Seymour at the Diocesan Office — kesseymour@cinw.org.uk

Help & advice

If you require any assistance in completing the application form, or have any further questions, help is available from the Diocesan Centre:

Tel: 01874 623 716
Email: diocese.swanbrec@cinw.org.uk