Grants and Loans for Church Buildings in 2025
The revised application form and guidelines for the 2025 Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loan Schemes are now available for download at the links below:
Grants for Church Buildings Application Form 2025 (Word Version)
Grants for Church Buildings Application Form 2025 (PDF)
Parish Loans for Church Buildings Application Form 2025 ( Word Version)
The next application deadline for the grant scheme will be Monday 30th June 2025. Parish loan applications may be submitted at any time.
Full details on the eligibility criteria for applicants can be found in the documents above. For queries regarding the Church Building Grant or Loan Schemes please email resourcingparishes@leeds.anglican.org or telephone Beth Vickers-Smith (Stewardship Officer) on 07512 712292.
Funding for Accessibility Projects
The Church of England's Disability Project has launched the Parish Grants Scheme providing small and large grants to parishes aiming to improve the accessibility and inclusion in their churches.
You can find out more information at the link here.
Funding Directory
See below a booklet compiled by several Dioceses about funding opportunities, the grants are separated based on different types of project, such as conservation or community projects. Click on the image below for the PDF.
Local Funding Opportunities
There are several local community foundations across the UK, each offering different grants to support local community work. There are 5 different foundations that operate across the Diocese of Leeds, so do check out the one near you.
Community Foundation for Calderdale
2 Ridings Community Foundation
One Community (Kirklees area)
Lancashire Community Foundation
Leeds Community Foundation (covers Bradford as well)