When it comes to raising funds for your church buildings – whether it’s for urgent repairs, installation of toilets and kitchens, a re-ordering for a more community-friendly space, or conserving historic treasures, this section will guide you through your first steps. Fundraising relating to the coronavirusSome funding options have been made available during the Coronavirus pandemic. For details please click here. Your strategyAspirations, needs, priorities, outcomes. All this ‘grant-speak’ can be daunting but you’ll soon get the hang of it. Take a look at the checklist below from the leader of a highly successful project in a modestly-sized church within a small village to help you focus on your own scheme. Strategy Checklist | PDF Apply earlyFunders such as the National Churches Trust like to see projects in their planning stages. Potential partners and funders will want to see a professional business plan for your project and your Statement of Significance is a good starting point. Business Plan | PDF Statement of Significance | PDF Who can help?Only a handful of funders can help with your particular project. That’s because each has strict criteria – usually found on their website. If you can’t match their requirements, it’s time to move on. You can view helpful presentations from the National Churches Trust and Suffolk Historic Churches Trust. They can help with both grants and advice on other funders. Charitable Grants for Churches | PDF Heritage Funding | Webpage National Churches Trust | Weblink Suffolk Historic Churches Trust | Weblink National Churches Trust | Weblink Parish Resources | Weblink The Centenary Fund | Webpage Elizabeth Walters Trust | Webpage FUNDfinder | Webpage Growth fund | Weblink Fundraising friendsWhen raising funds from your own resources, the obvious place to start is with your Friends Group. Don’t have one? The National Churches Trust has a downloadable resources pack is approved by the Charity Commission. Setting up a Friends Group | Weblink |