How We Work
To carry out its obligations, HCCPT resources funding in 2 ways:
1. Restricted Fund
HCCPT acts as a channel through which Landfill Tax Credits are distributed via WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental Ltd). However, to qualify, one of the requirements is that the church must be located within a 10-mile radius of the 4 Cheshire landfill sites operated by WREN. This valued relationship goes back to 2001, since when the Trust has allocated over £800,000 of grants to over 130 churches.
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
- Gift Aid Tax rebates
To date over £200,000 has been raised enabling over 100 churches and chapels to benefit.
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
- By joining The Friends of Historic Cheshire Churches
Grant Application forms can be found on the ‘Downloads’ page.