Registered Christian charities throughout the UK and Ireland can apply for funding to support individuals who are training in Heritage skills deemed necessary for the preservation and maintenance of historic Christian buildings.

Benefact Trust is offering grants for registered Christian charities across the United Kingdom and Ireland to support the preservation of key heritage skills that are essential to the conservation of historic Christian buildings.

Through the Heritage Skills for Christian Buildings Grants Programme, groups can train individuals who are pursuing a career in the heritage sector through apprenticeships, scholarships, and training courses in skills that are relevant to the maintenance and preservation of Christian buildings. This includes:

• Stonemasonry.
• Carpentry/joinery.
• Heritage plumbing.
• Heritage electricians.
• Heritage bricklaying.
• Lime plastering.
• Thatching.
• Lead work and glazing.

Funding can be used for both capital and revenue costs, including:

• Purchasing tools required for training.
• All trainee employment costs, such as salaries or National Insurance costs.
• Costs for existing staff which relate solely to the training.
• Costs associated with off-the-job training, such as college fees.

Funding is for the training of specific individuals rather than general support across a group of students. Grants can be used to support individuals for the duration of their training up to a maximum period of three years. 

Applications can be made at any time. 

How To Apply

Applications can be submitted at any time.

An online application form and further information can be found on the Trust's website.