How We Work
To carry out its obligations, HCCPT has previously resourced funding in 2 ways:
1. Restricted Fund
HCCPT acted as a channel through which Landfill Tax Credits were distributed via WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd). This valued relationship started way back to 2001and over £1,000,000 of grants have been made to over 170 churches. However this scheme is currently in abeyance - see STOP PRESS on the HOME page.
2. Unrestricted Fund
To accommodate churches that are unable to meet the above criteria, HCCPT raises money from other sources:
- The Annual Ride & Stride
- Legacies and Donations
- Friends Subscriptions - see latest Friends Newsletter
- Gift Aid Tax rebates
To date close on £250,000 has been raised enabling over 100 churches and chapels to benefit.
GRANT APPLICATIONS
NB. Grant applications are considered by the Trust at their quarterly meetings held in March, June, September and December each year. On that basis, it is important that applicants submit their applications by the last date of the preceding month, in order that they can be circulated to the Grants Committee in advance for their consideration.
Grant Application forms can be found on the ‘Downloads’ page.
Why the Trust needs your help
The HCCPT is committed to make a major contribution to the preservation and repair of Cheshire’s historic churches. The Trust must keep raising money to meet this commitment, so will you help us to maintain our heritage? You can help by:
- Making a donation or legacy (click on the Just Giving logo above to make a donation NOW)
- Participating in the Annual Ride & Stride event (which grosses over £1.6m across the UK)
- By joining The Friends of Historic Cheshire Churches
- By using our Webshop when making purchases online (click on the logo alongside and see how EASY it is)