National Churches Trust Cherish Grants (Scotland)
Funding
Up to £10,000
Deadline
18 January 2027
Location
Scotland
Applications
Deadline: 18 January 2027
Overview
Churches in Scotland can get up to £10,000 for urgent repairs costing up to £80,000, or for project development work. Cherish grants are funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Apply online by 18 January 2027. Official source: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/get-support/grants/cherish-scotland-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 22 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Up to £10,000; average about £7,000.
- Scotland only.
- At least 50% raised.
- Next deadline 18 January 2027.
Christian places of worship in Scotland. Christian places of worship originally built as such more than 30 years ago, holding at least six public services a year and open to the public at least 100 days a year, with the right to carry out the work, a qualified (and for listed buildings, conservation accredited) architect or surveyor, all permissions and two quotes in place, at least 50% of this phase already raised and a safeguarding policy. Places of worship with income over £100,000 must be registered with OSCR or the Charity Commission.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Churches, chapels and meeting houses in Scotland.
Regions
Full details from National Churches Trust
Cherish grants from the National Churches Trust, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, are for churches, chapels and meeting houses in Scotland. They support urgent and essential maintenance and repair projects costing up to £80,000, and project development work such as condition surveys and feasibility studies. Grants are up to £10,000, with an average award of about £7,000. The next deadline is Monday 18 January 2027.
Check the Cherish eligibility questions on the National Churches Trust website, read the guide on applying, and apply online by 18 January 2027.
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