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Introduction to the Trust
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust supports more than 600 historic churches, chapels and meeting houses in Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and North Bristol with grants to help with the upkeep of church buildings. The Trust was established in 1980 and last year gave over £150,000 in grants to churches.
Their work helps to keep these buildings alive as places of worship, active centres of community life and landmarks of our architectural heritage. The Trust raise funds through membership, donations, legacies and the annual Ride+Stride event.
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Bromesberrow Bells Restoration: Watch the Film Ahead of Sunday’s Dedication
Watch the Bells Come Home to Bromesberrow We are delighted to share a short film of the restoration works on the bells at Bromesberrow, a project GHCT was proud to support by sponsoring the restoration of the Tenor Bell. The footage has been put together by the team...
Thought-provoking talk exploring the future of our rural churches
We are delighted to welcome Fiona Reynolds for a thought-provoking talk exploring the future of our rural churches. Fiona will compare the movements to ‘save’ country houses and to ‘save’ country churches, looking back to two significant exhibitions at the V&A around...
Recruitment of New Trustees – Autumn 2026
Could you help us on our mission to support and sustain Gloucestershire’s Historic Churches? Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) has an exciting opportunity for up to 3 new Trustees to join our Board and to help strengthen the charity’s reach, impact and...
St Bart’s, Lower Cam Grant Update
A Clearer Sound, A More Welcoming Church We are incredibly grateful to GHCT for their grant towards installing a new sound system at St Bart’s. For some time, we received feedback and complaints from people who struggled to hear clearly during services; this made us...
Map and Routes Announced for the GHCT Ride+Stride 2026
Plan Your Adventure: Map and Routes Announced for the GHCT Ride+Stride 2026! Get ready to explore! The Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust (GHCT) has released the Participants Map for the 2026 Ride+Stride, taking place on Saturday, 12th September. Whether you’re...
Hawkesbury Upton Literature Festival: a small community event with a big idea
In a village church in South Gloucestershire, a simple idea has been bringing people together around books, reading and the joy of words for more than a decade.
Join the GHCT Ride+Stride on 12th September 2026!
Looking for a fantastic day out that combines local history, fresh air, and community spirit?
Ring Out the Bells
Ring Out the Bells: Saving a Piece of Gloucestershire’s Heritage at Bromesberrow Church After just 12 months of dedicated fundraising, we are thrilled to share that a major community restoration project is officially underway at Bromesberrow Church! Here at the...
Easton Christian Family Centre Transformation Complete
We’re delighted to share news that work at Easton Christian Family Centre (ECFC), part-funded by a £10,000 GHCT grant, has now been completed.
A Summer Church Crawl in the Badminton Area
We are excited to announce a wonderful summer day out for lovers of local heritage, history and good company. Join us on Friday, 12th June 2026
Talk: The English Arts and Crafts Movement at its Best?
We are delighted to invite you to an evening talk at Chorley’s Auctioneers exploring one of the most important chapters in English design history, held in aid of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust.
Chorleys Valuation Days & Auction
GHCT has been chosen as Chorley’s Charity of the Year. As part of this, they will be holding 5 valuation days at Churches around Gloucestershire and North Bristol (see below), as well as including items gained in an Auction.