Churches (Church Buildings Council)
The Wolfson Foundation has a programme providing small grants to Anglican churches for the conservation of the historic fabric of the building. Since this programme started, grants have been made to nearly 600 churches, generally up to the level of £4,000 each.
Eligible churches must be listed (Grade I or Grade II*) and pre-date 1850. Specific exclusions include work to bells and organs as well as the provision of heating or other modern facilities, The programme is administered by the Church Buildings Council on behalf of the Foundation and enquiries should be sent directly to the Council at the following address: The Conservation Officer, The Church Buildings Council, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ.
Buildings belonging to other denominations that otherwise meet the above criteria may be eligible under the general historic buildings programme.