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How to apply for a Grant

The Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust assists with the repair of religious buildings in use for public worship. Before contacting us, please read the following very carefully:

The Trust will NOT consider applications for

  • Church buildings outwith Scotland;
  • Church buildings no longer in use for public worship;
  • Church halls, manses, other ancillary buildings, boundary walls or gates;
  • Bells, bell frames or organs;
  • Alterations or reordering;
  • Electrical, plumbing, heating, etc;
  • Disabled access or toilets;
  • Decorating costs;
  • Quinquennial and other regular architectural inspections;
  • Work that is wholly or substantially complete.

The Trust WILL consider applications for

  • Repairs to or restoration of the structure of church buildings in use for public worship (the building need not have a congregation, but must be furnished as a church and be used for occasional services);
  • Other work essential to preserve or to recover the identity or continued function of the building as a place of worship within the context of an accepted religious tradition;
  • Conservation work upon items of special artistic quality or having associations with the history of the building and its significance to the community;
  • Summary conservation reports.

You may find it useful to examine the list of grants awarded in previous years to determine whether your project may be considered.

Request an Application Form

Once you have read the above and consider that the work you are proposing meets our criteria, please request an application form by email or by post.

Other help available

If your project does not meet the criteria for a grant from the Scottish Churches Architectural Heritage Trust you may be able to receive assistance from other bodies; you will find details under Other help.