Funding
Always check with Matt or Sophie before applying for funding. We keep up to date with changes to grant funding streams and can guide you as to which funder to apply to when. Remember that most funders will have a time limit within which you cannot apply for funding again.
Lincolnshire Churches Trust
A small local funder, with lots of experience of church projects across Lincolnshire.
Contact us
Matthew Godfrey, Historic Churches Support Officer: matthew.godfrey@lincoln.anglican.org 01522 504048
Sophie Clark, Church Development Officer: sophie.clark@lincoln.anglican.org 01522 504018
Cornerstore
Guided support for churches
Cornerstone is a new and exciting programme developed by the Church’s National Giving Team. It helps parishes to develop generosity and giving by looking at data and analysing feedback:
https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/building-generous-church/generosity-resources/cornerstone
The Diocese of Lincoln has been at the forefront of its ongoing development. Cornerstone is a guided process working with a small team from each parish. Available free of charge to all Church of England churches, it offers three distinct functions: Insights, Pathways and a comprehensive Grants database.
If you are interested in being involved, please contact the Generous Living Team for more information. Cornerstone also includes a searchable database of sources of grant funding. If your church would like access to this tool, please contact the team, Hugo Cobham and Andy Wright, here: generosity@lincoln.anglican.org
Church Repair Society
Is your church a member of The Church Repair Society? If not, why not? For just £30 annual subscription, The Church Repair Society will pay for half the cost of your Quinquennial Inspection, up to a maximum of £250, provided the subscription is paid each year. This gives a potential bonus of £100. They also offer a savings scheme so that parishes can put aside regular amounts to pay for Quinquennial repairs. The Church Repair Society has been running for 40 years and its Executive Committee has a wealth of knowledge about churches in Greater Lincolnshire.
For all new Membership applications and general enquires about the Church Repair Society please contact Barry Hannington on 01472 840179 or barry.hannington@hotmail.com
For all applications for Quinquennial Inspection funding and financial matters please contact David Rosier on 077565417920 or treasurer_crs@outlook.com
Please click here for an Application Form and please click here for information about the Standing Order.
For further guidance on how to apply for grant funding, the following resources will be of use.