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Churches benefiting from our grants

The following is a list of churches that have received grants from the Trust together with the grant amount and a brief description of their project.  Grants are awarded in June and December each year.

June 2026

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
BauntonSt Mary MagdaleneFloor repairs1,000
Charlton AbbottsSt MartinRepairs to roof, chancel and vestry8,000
Coney HillSt OswaldMajor repairs to building, new doors, heating, lighting, external landscaping9,000
Lower CamSt BartholomewRepair/restore tiled flooring. Install sound system3,000
OddingtonSt NicholasWindow repairs3,000
RedbrookSt SaviourMasonry repairs including tower masonry repairs6,000
SouthmeadSt StephenRepairs to bell tower and replacement of west window8,000
StroudSt LawrenceRoof, stonework and window repairs7,500
TuffleySt GeorgeInstall heat pumps, replace flat roofs and suspended ceilings, new floor and lighting10,000
WestcoteSt Mary the VirginExternal repointing and internal replastering to overcome damp issues2,500
New facilities
Acton TurvilleSt MaryInstallation of under pew electric heating and decommissioning of oil system2,000
CirencesterSt John the BaptistInstallation of 7 toilets and permanent flexible servery and storage cupboards3,000
NailsworthSt GeorgeFurnish side aisles with stacking chairs and storage cupboards7,000
StonehouseSt CyrMajor reordering to facilitate community use and reveal historic fabric10,000
Total grants awarded80,000

December 2025

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
ArlinghamSt MaryRe-roof nave, chancel, vestry and boiler room (£10,000 pledged in addition, subject to confirmation)0
CamQuarry ChapelRe-surface car park and rebuild access to chapel1,500
CheltenhamEmmanuel ChurchRepair block floor500
EastingtonSt Michael & All AngelsNave and organ chamber roof repairs10,000
FramilodeSt PeterReplace gravel path to church entrance1,000
HorfieldHoly TrinityReplace church path1,500
RodmartonSt PeterRepair roof, limewash walls, rectify drainage3,500
StanwaySt PeterInstall lead soakaway for roof drainage2,000
Stow on the WoldBaptist ChurchRemove pews, new flooring, replace water goods, minor repairs8,000
Conservation
BadmintonSt Michael & All AngelsRestore organ4,000
BromesberrowSt MaryBells restoration4,000
New facilities
AvonmouthSt AndrewInstall infra red heating1,000
DaglingworthHoly RoodInstall infra red heating and replace pews3,500
Hanham AbbotsSt GeorgeInstall new heating/lighting and PA system4,000
PainswickSt Mary the VirginInstall under pew and infra red heaters3,000
StapletonHoly TrinityInstall toilets and kitchen servery, create meeting room in nave, refurbish porch10,000
Warden HillSt ChristopherNew kitchenette and accessible toilet3,500
Top-up to June 2025 project
TormartonSt Mary MagdaleneRepairs to chancel and vestry gables, request for top up2,000
Total grants awarded63,000 (plus £10,000 pledged)

June 2025

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
AshleworthSts Andrew & BartholomewRepairs of weather vane and stone finial support2,000
CharfieldSt JohnBell tower roof repairs1,500
Coalpit HeathSt SaviourRepairs to floor supporting church tower's bell ringing room1,000
DownendChrist ChurchChancel roof repairs2,000
EastonChristian Family CentreReplace roof, add cavity wall insulation, replace windows/doors10,000
HenburySt Mary the VirginRepairs to parapet wall, flashing repairs2,000
NorthleachSt Peter & St PaulPaint/refurbish rainwater goods1,000
RedbrookSt SaviourTower masonry repairs1,500
SoundwellSt StephenRoof repairs1,000
SouthropSt PeterReplacement of bell frames and refurbishing bells2,000
Stow-on-the-WoldSt EdwardRoof repairs and improved rainwater disposal2,000
TormartonSt Mary MagdaleneRepairs to chancel and vestry gables2,000
Conservation
CothamSt MatthewClean and repair organ1,000
MiserdenSt AndrewOrgan repairs1,000
SouthamChurch of the AscensionRestoration of stone floor, pulpit and altar2,000
New facilities
BlockleySt Peter & St PaulMajor re-ordering10,000
HawkesburySt Mary the VirginConstruction of exterior toilet facilities8,000
HillfieldsSt John the DivineRefurbish/upgrade existing toilet/kitchen facilities4,000
Total grants awarded54,000

December 2024

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
AbbeydaleChristchurchReplacement of fire doors and windows4,000
BarnwoodSt LawrenceStonework repairs, replacement of window guards, monument repairs6,000
Clapton-on-the-HillSt JamesRepairs to exterior walls and roof tile replacement3,500
Down HatherleySt Mary & Corpus ChristiRe-roof vestry, organ chamber, chancel6,500
Hotwells, BristolHoly TrinityRoof and rainwater goods repairs1,000
KingscoteSt John the BaptistRenew footpath from lychgate to north porch1,000
LechladeSt LawrenceRoof and floor repairs as part of major re-ordering10,000
PostlipSt James ChapelRoof and rainwater goods repairs1,000
UleySt GilesRepairs to church wall within curtilage5,500
Upper SlaughterSt PeterRepairs to tower roof and access door2,500
HambrookWhiteshill EvangelicalRoof and wooden window repairs500
WindrushSt PeterRepairs of bowing parapet and north wall2,000
Wyck RissingtonSt LaurenceRe-lead tower roof, protect buttresses, repoint tower stonework4,000
Conservation
Down AmpneyAll SaintsConservation repairs to organ4,500
New facilities
Shipton OliffeSt OswaldInstallation of pew heaters500
SouthmeadSt StephenCreate wheelchair access4,500
St Paul's, BristolSt AgnesErect taller railings and gates3,500
Total grants awarded60,500

June 2024

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
CheltenhamSt Andrew URCDemolition and rebuild of spire4,500
Compton GreenfieldAll SaintsMasonry repairs to tower walls and openings500
HarnhillSt Michael & All AngelsRe-roofing of tower, porch, nave and chancel. Conservation of bell frame and bells6,500
HasfieldSt MaryRepairs to lead roof and masonry3,500
Little BarringtonSt PeterRepair to Sanctus Bellcote and tower roof access1,000
RedbrookSt SaviourRepairs to lead gutter between tower and vestry1,000
Upton St LeonardsSt LeonardsRepairs to north aisle, north chapel, chancel and nave roofs. Disabled toilet6,500
WickwarHoly TrinityPreservation, making safe and improving security of storerooms2,500
WormingtonSt KatherineTurret repairs2,000
Conservation
Bishops CleeveSt Michael & All AngelsOak chest conservation500
BittonSt MaryCleaning of interior walls3,000
CranhamSt James the GreatRestoration of church organ2,000
DymockSt MaryRefurbishment of bells, rehung in 19702,000
GloucesterCathedralCloister conservation5,000
TibbertonHoly TrinityArchitect's fees for specification of major ceiling conservation500
New facilities
AmberleyHoly TrinityInstall digital organ and create a clergy vestry2,000
AvonmouthSt AndrewMezzanine floor to create space for Spear Hub6,000
CheltenhamSt MarkMajor reordering to facilitate wider community use6,500
Great WitcombeSt Mary the VirginInstallation of hearing loop and PA system1,000
StroudHoly TrinityReplacement of gas central heating with fully electric system1,000
TidenhamSt Mary & St PeterCreation of community space, catering area, toilet and services6,500
WinterbourneSt Michael the ArchangelNew infra red heating system1,000
Total grants awarded65,000

December 2023

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
Ampney St PeterSt PeterRenewal of north aisle roof and both sides of tower roof5,000
CinderfordSt StephenRestoration of flooring due to damp, water ingress and flood2,000
OxenhallSt AnneMasonry repairs to lychgate1,000
SydeSt Mary the VirginRe-roofing north slope of nave, also north slopes of chancel and porch, funds permitting10,000
Conservation
AlvestonSt HelenOrgan repairs2,000
MinchinhamptonHoly TrinityRebuild organ, top up grant2,500
Priors NortonSt MaryRestore bells plus tower improvements6,000
New facilities
AvonmouthSt AndrewArchitect's fees for plans for mezzanine floor in church hall attached to church2,000
LongneySt LawrenceTo create an area for use by local schools plus various educational and recreational activities7,000
MarshfieldSt MaryTo replace oil fired heating with eco friendly electric system4,000
NailsworthSt GeorgeRe-ordering of chancel including new chairs, re-ordering of children's area7,000
TormartonSt Mary MagdaleneRe-ordering, late claim of 2021 approved grant10,000
Total grants awarded58,500

June 2023

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
Bishop's CleeveSt Michael & All AngelsRepair/restore stone floor500
CheltenhamSt LukeGlazing repairs5,000
DownendChristchurchStructural repairs to bell tower8,500
FretherneSt MaryRepairs to spire masonry10,000
HardwickeSt NicholasRenewal of loose gudgeons in all 6 headstocks500
HartpurySt Mary the VirginRepairs/restoration of leaded light windows5,000
KingswoodCongregationalRetrospective application for additional cost of urgent roof repairs1,000
RedbrookSt SaviourRepairs to porch and low level nave walls, high level re-pointing of west gable4,000
SouthmeadSt StephenRepairs to church roof1,500
Stanley PontlargeSt MichaelRefurbish/replace north nave roof8,000
StauntonSt JamesRestoration of the ring of 6 bells6,000
TarltonSt OsmundReplace fallen stone slates, maintain rainwater goods, repointing, repair bell and door1,500
TwyningSt Mary MagdaleneRebuild tower clock motion1,000
WillerseySt PeterRetiling of nave, chancel, transepts, porch, replace roof timbers and coping stones2,000
Conservation
CranhamSt James the GreatConservation of triptych3,000
SaintburySt NicholasNew stone replacement of war memorial in churchyard, conservation of cross gablet4,000
TewkesburyAbbeyFire prevention works to Abbey roof void, health and safety work for roof access1,500
New facilities
LydbrookBaptistRenovation of detached schoolroom to create self-contained facilities4,000
St Paul's, BristolSt AgnesRetrospective application for new sound system, project completed2,000
StantonSt Michael & All AngelsInstallation of secure vestry and pantry in North Transept5,000
Total grants awarded74,000

December 2022

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
SelsleyAll SaintsReroof organ chamber and vestry3,000
Duntisbourne AbbotsSt PeterReroof porch and S slope of S aisle6,000
PainswickSt MaryReroof nave and chancel10,000
Conservation
NauntonSt AndrewOverhaul bells and fittings750
Temple GuitingSt MaryReleather organ bellows3,000
WoodchesterSt MaryConservation of stained glass0
MinchinhamptonHoly TrinityOverhaul and extend organ5,000
New facilities
Stoke BishopSt Mary MagdaleneImprovements to hall (attached)10,000
CamQuarry ChapelCreate accessible loo, kitchen etc15,000
CothamSt Saviour with St MaryReordering10,000
SouthropSt PeterCreate Garden of Remembrance1,500
LeckhamptonSt PeterProtection and presentation of C15 memorial2,500
DidmartonSt LawrenceImprove path and new disabled access2,750
PoultonSt Michael & All AngelsInstall new toilet and servery9,000
Total grants awarded78,500

December 2021

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
AshchurchSt NicholasRepairs to door etc and minor reordering1,250
HardwickeSt NicholasRepairs to roof1,250
RedbrookSt SaviourRepairs to stonework and plaster3,000
LechladeBaptistRepairs to sash windows8,500
BisleyAll SaintsRepairs to stonework and rainwater goods5,500
ThornburySt MaryReleading two windows4,000
Frampton MansellSt LukeRepairs, also construct new WC10,000
TirleySt Michael & All AngelsCommission reports re flood and tombs1,500
WickSt BartholomewRemedial work following dry rot1,500
Conservation
TwyningSt Mary MagdaleneRenew clock autowinder1,000
New facilities
Compton GreenfieldAll SaintsProvide new path to churchyard extension1,500
NewlandAll SaintsReport on options for lighting and heating1,000
BittonSt MaryMajor reordering Phase 210,000
TormartonSt Mary MagdaleneMajor reordering10,000
MangotsfieldSt JamesEnhance AV system, and kitchen equipment5,500
TibbertonHoly TrinityCreate level floor to chancel, plus repairs5,500
GHCT40 top ups
Bourton-on-the-HillSt LawrenceNew servery, disabled access and loo3,000
StinchcombeSt CyrNew access for disabled, WC servery etc3,000
UleySt GilesReordering to provide level access3,000
Total grants awarded80,000

June 2021

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
Repairs
DidbrookSt GeorgeTower repairs and bell rehanging (top up)3,000
Stanley PontlargeSt MichaelRepairs to drainage7,000
GloucesterSt Mary de LodeRepair and conserve stonework1,500
SandhurstSt LawrenceRepairs to roofs, rainwater goods and rendering6,500
Down AmpneyAll SaintsRepairs to masonry, electrics, etc2,500
BagendonSt MargaretRenewal of valley gutter5,000
AwreSt AndrewRepairs to roof500
RedmarleySt BartholomewTower repairs (top up)6,500
DowdeswellSt MichaelRepairs to east window1,500
WarmleySt BarnabasRenew boiler5,000
CoberleySt GilesRepairs to render etc, of south aisle2,000
Conservation
Little BarringtonSt PeterConservation of table tombs4,000
KingswoodSt MaryOrgan rebuild (top up)5,000
New facilities
Bourton-on-the-HillSt LawrenceNew servery, disabled access and loo10,000
StinchcombeSt CyrNew access for disabled, WC servery etc10,000
Total grants awarded70,000

December 2020

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
HotwellsHope Community ChurchRepair gutters and masonry, high-level access9,000
RendcombSt PeterPartial reroofing in Terne coated steel4,000
Sea MillsSt EdythReroof (top-up application)3,500
EvenlodeSt EdwardRepairs to tower stonework2,500
MarshfieldSt Mary the VirginRepairs to roofs and stonework5,000
CheltenhamHighbury CongregationalReroof community hall (part of church)8,500
YateSt MaryReroofing10,000
AbenhallSt MichaelStonework repairs (top up)1,500
TreshamChapelSurvey1,000
RedbrookSt SaviourUrgent repairs to nave east gable wall3,000
CheltenhamChrist ChurchRepairs to roof500
DursleySt JamesConservation repairs to memorials4,500
Bishops CleeveSt Michael & All AngelsReplace auto-winder of clock1,000
BussageSt Michael & All AngelsInstall servery and WC4,000
CirencesterSt MaryInstall two new statues in tower niches2,000
BauntonSt Mary MagdaleneInstall servery and loo etc5,000
UleySt GilesReordering to provide level access10,000
Total grants awarded75,000

June 2020

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
OddingtonSt NicholasRepairs to chancel roof2,000
WillerseySt PeterReroof tower6,500
WickSt BartholomewRepairs to nave roof1,500
Great RissingtonSt John the BaptistReroof nave and porch5,000
RedmarleySt BartholomewMajor repairs to tower (Phase 2)6,500
St BriavelsSt MaryRepairs to chancel and vestry window1,500
CheltenhamHoly TrinityReroof nave, install PV panels etc7,000
TodenhamSt Thomas a BecketReplace stolen copper roof to NE chapel3,000
GloucesterSt JamesQuinquennial repairs3,500
CliftonSt PaulReroof porches5,000
RodmartonSt PeterQuinquennial repairs4,000
AmberleyHoly TrinityRepairs and new handrails to external steps3,000
LonghopeBaptistPlaster repairs and redecoration1,000
BenthamSt John (Greek Orthodox)Restore bells3,000
StinchcombeSt CyrOverhaul organ4,000
Stoke OrchardSt JamesConservation of wall paintings7,500
CheltenhamAll SaintsRebuild organ (consultant report)1,000
StandishSt NicholasConservation report for memorial1,000
AlderleySt KenelmRestore C17 clock dial1,000
BoxSt BarnabasRegild spire1,000
ColefordBaptistAccess improvements7,000
ChestertonSt LawrenceRepair drive and car park1,000
Total grants awarded (calculated)76,000

December 2019

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
StapletonHoly TrinityReroofing chancel and vestry10,000
ArlinghamSt Mary the VirginStructural survey and opening up roof3,000
LonghopeAll SaintsArchitects fees for major repairs2,000
OlvestonSt MaryMajor repairs to tower10,000
CheltenhamChrist ChurchRenewal of boilers and asbestos4,000
GloucesterCathedralMasonry repairs to north choir ambulatory10,000
AbenhallSt MichaelRepairs to masonry and roof4,500
HighnamHoly InnocentsRepairs to roof and rainwater goods8,500
GloucesterChrist ChurchEmergency scaffolding and surveys7,000
GloucesterSt OswaldUrgent repairs to rainwater goods3,500
OwlpenHoly CrossOverhaul organ3,000
StinchcombeSt CyrRebuild table tomb1,000
Stoke OrchardSt JamesEnvironmental survey of wall paintings1,500
TwyningSt Mary MagdaleneAddition of oak canopy to ringer's door1,000
HawkesburySt MaryRepairs to tower and rehanging bells3,000
Stow on the WoldOur Lady & St KenelmProvision of WC and parish office3,500
Frampton on SevernSt MaryInstall audio visual equipment and screen1,500
GloucesterSt GeorgeReplace windows and toilets in church centre4,500
Total grants awarded (calculated)81,500

June 2019

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
AshchurchSt NicholasRe-slate north side of nave roof1,000
DidbrookSt GeorgeRepairs to tower, rehang bells7,000
RangeworthyHoly TrinityRenew heating system4,000
StonehouseSt CyrRepairs to chancel internal walls2,000
Old SodburySt John the BaptistRe-roof aisles, also stonework repairs etc7,000
RudfordSt MaryStonework repairs to west wall2,000
Up HatherleySS Philip & JamesRepairs to roofs, rainwater goods, stonework etc9,000
SlimbridgeSt John the EvangelistRepairs to clearstory windows2,000
MarshfieldSt MaryConservation of C18 tower clock2,500
ElkstoneSt JohnRe-hang bells5,000
DownendChrist ChurchRepairs to gable of church hall1,000
Temple GuitingSt MaryReordering west end of church (top up)6,000
MangotsfieldSt JamesMajor reordering for new WC etc5,000
FiltonSt Andrew MethodistMajor reordering of worship space4,000
Bishops CleeveSt Michael & All AngelsReordering Phase 2A: new storage etc3,500
LeckhamptonSS Philip & JamesDevelopment programme10,000
Total grants awarded (calculated)71,000

December 2018

Town/VillageChurchProject£ Grant
RedmarleySt BartholomewUrgent stonework repairs to tower10,000
HawkesburySt MaryRepairs to tower5,000
BristolSS Philip & JacobRe-roofing aisles, porches and chancel9,000
BadgeworthHoly TrinityRepairs to roofs750
PatchwaySt Chad CofE LEPRepairs, especially to failing concrete1,000
Great RissingtonSt John the BaptistRe-roof nave and porchDeferred
ForthamptonSt MaryStonework repairs10,000
ParkendSt PaulRepairs to north and south porch roofs3,000
Wyck RissingtonSt LaurenceOverhaul organ750
KingswoodSt MaryOverhaul organ6,000
NewentSt MaryUpgrade facilities in porch5,000
TetburySt Mary & St Mary MagdaleneCreate disabled access at west door1,500
FramilodeSt PeterUpgrading lighting and AV equipment3,000
CranhamSt James the GreatNew toilet building in churchyard5,000
Westbury ParkSt AlbanNew entrance and servery, lighting etc2,500
Down HatherleySt Mary & Corpus ChristiCreate WC, servery and improve font5,500
WoodchesterSt MaryRe-ordering west end, new toilets etc7,000
Total grants awarded (excl. deferred item)75,000

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