Support for our church buildings is an essential part of our mission. We want our buildings to be places of hospitality, hope and outreach, and to be the home of activities valued by our wider communities as well as worship.
There are a number of support packages available to enhance church facilities and supporting mission driven community engagement. If you would like to know more, talk to Tim Lewthwaite, Church Buildings Support Officer at cbsa@newcastle.anglican.org.
Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund
A total of £134,000 has been designated by the Church Commissioners for minor church repairs and improvements. A panel will allocate these funds, prioritising:
- Churches in areas of high deprivation
- Churches demonstrating clear need and vision
Application deadlines
The Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Panel meets quarterly, with application deadlines as follows:
Monday 3rd March 2025
Sunday 1st June 2025
Monday 15th September 2025
Application forms
Minor Improvements Grant Fund Application Form
Minor Repairs Grant Fund Application Form
Net Zero Quick Wins Grant
Churches looking to reduce their carbon emissions are now able to apply to the Diocese for a Net Zero Quick Wins grant.
These grants are available to help fund small scale decarbonisation projects, such as new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation or updating electricity supplies.
The Quick Wins grant scheme is part of the diocesan and wider Church of England Net Zero Carbon programme, which aims to equip, resource and support all parts of the Church to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
Quick Wins grant applications will be reviewed by the same panel as the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund. Therefore, the application deadlines for Quick Wins are the same as those for the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant Fund (above).
Contact Tim Lewthwaite at cbso@newcastle.anglican.org for more details.
Application form for Net Zero Quick Wins Grant.