Benefact Trust launches new Building Grants Programme

The Benefact Trust, a grant making organisation dedicated to the support of Churches and Christian charities in the UK, has launched a Building Improvement Grants Programme as part of their new-look grants framework.

Under this new scheme, churches are able to apply for direct capital costs relating to the following types of work:

• Essential, one-off repairs or other capital works to ensure the continued use or viability of a building (capital work must be considered urgent or necessary within 12 months)
• Minor capital works or equipment purchases to meet operational or accessibility requirements (e.g. essential operational equipment, AV equipment, hearing loops, ramps, etc)
• Conservation or restoration of historic features (e.g. stained glass, carvings, interior furnishings, clocks, tower bells, organs etc) which contribute to preservation and appreciation of a building’s heritage
• Other aesthetic enhancements (e.g. interior decoration, furnishings or public realm improvements) to improve indoor or outdoor spaces for users
• Energy efficiency/renewable energy measures (e.g. heating/lighting upgrades, solar panels, etc) which improve the sustainability of church buildings/facilities and enable their continued use

The new framework is designed to simplify the grants structure and respond more directly to beneficiary needs.

For more information and details of how to apply please see https://benefacttrust.co.uk/which-grant-is-for-me/building-improvement-grants/