Catch up with the latest from the Trust!
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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Introducing our new Grants Secretary
After 10 years as GHCT Grants Secretary, Jonathan MacKechnie-Jarvis is stepping back from this role.
Ride+Stride with Urij Ivanovich
John Amos, a longstanding supporter of Ride+Stride, decided to take Urij Ivanovich, a Ukranian living in Nailsworth, along for the ride.
The 100 Years’ War and a surprising Dick Whittington connection
In the tiny Gloucestershire Parish Church of Coberley, halfway between Cirencester and Gloucester, lies the tomb of Sir Thomas Berkeley.
Upcoming Masonry Conservation Workshop
Upcoming Masonry Conservation Workshop, 9-11 September 2022 – This innovative project combines the opportunity to learn new skills with caring for one of our historic churches.
Bishop Viv of Bristol GHCT’s new Vice President
The Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust were delighted when Bishop Viv agreed to become their newest vice-president.
The dreaded fabric appeal … a churchwarden’s story
Driving a church fabric appeal is not everyone’s idea of fun. There is a lot to learn, and setbacks for the unwary.
Join us at Minchinhampton
Our AGM will be on Tuesday 21st June 2022 at 5pm at Holy Trinity church, Minchinhampton.
GHCT is delighted to welcome three new members to its Council.
We are delighted to welcome three new members to the Council.
GHCT 40th Anniversary Celebration
GHCT 40th Anniversary Celebration Gloucester Cathedral was the perfect setting for our 40th anniversary celebration.
Celebration of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust’s 40th Anniversary
An event at Gloucester Cathedral in celebration of the Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust’s 40th Anniversary.
Exploring Gloucestershire and Bristol
For the 40th anniversary, GHCT published a booklet ‘Simon Jenkins Favourite Churches in Gloucestershire and Bristol’.
In training…Ride+Stride 2021
Rev’d Canon John Swanton, Team Rector for the South Cotswold Ministry, has started his Ride+Stride 2021 campaign already.