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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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Fascinating talk by Professor Mark Horton
Join us at St Mary’s Church, Kingswood, for a fascinating talk by Professor Mark Horton. A distinguished archaeologist, academic, and familiar face from Channel 4’s Time Team
Tower Restored: The Story of St Laurence’s, Wyck Rissington
We are delighted to share the news that the tower restoration project at St Laurence’s Church, Wyck Rissington, has been successfully completed.
Easter Egg Hunt at St Michael & All Angels, Poulton
Easter Egg Hunt at St Michael & All Angels, Poulton What a wonderful way to spend Easter Wednesday!
Easter Egg Hunt at St John’s Church, Slimbridge
Easter Egg Hunt at St John’s Church, Slimbridge Looking for a fun, free activity to keep the family entertained this Easter?
Support Our Historic Churches Every Month
A regular gift, however small, allows GHCT to plan ahead, respond quickly to urgent repair needs, and sustain the long-term work of conserving Gloucestershire’s historic churches
Everything You Need to Know About Chorley’s Valuation Days
Think Antiques Roadshow, but in the beautiful surroundings of some of Gloucestershire’s most cherished historic churches.
Chorley’s chooses GHCT as their Charity of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that Chorley’s has chosen Gloucestershire Churches Trust (GHCT) as their Charity of the Year!
ST MARYS CHURCH, Hawkesbury, South Gloucestershire.
Gloucestershire is widely recognised for its share of beautiful and historic churches, ranging from the grand and lavish ‘Wool Churches’
Announcing Our Christmas Photo Competition Champion!
And the Winner Is… We are absolutely delighted to finally reveal the winner of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust Christmas Photo Competition!
Hop into Spring: Join Us for an Unforgettable Easter Egg Hunt in Poulton!
Spring is finally in the air! The daffodils are blooming, the days are getting longer, and that can only mean one thing!
A Grand New Welcome: Thank You to the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust!
Discover the “Grand New Welcome” project.
Celebrating the Success of Our First Travelling Kids Club
We launched our very first session of the Travelling Kids Club.