St Mary's, Bitton
Registered Charity No: 1120266
Gloucestershire Historic Churches Trust
Grants
GHCT exists to help places of Christian worship of all denominations with repair, maintenance and improvement costs. All projects must demonstrate need and a well thought-out approach backed up by good advice from experts.
Who can apply? Any place of Christian worship within Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire.
Does my place of worship have to be a subscriber to the trust?
No, but the Grants Committee is likely to be more generous to those which do support the trust.
How do I make an application?;
Download the application form and guidelines from the Forms page or contact Mr Ben Woods, Grants Committee Chairman, 2 Shepherds Way, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2EY, 01285 659159.
grants@ghct.org.uk.
What happens next?
When an application is received by the chairman, he will usually arrange a meeting with you at your church to discuss your application and view the proposed work. This ensures that when the committee meets, first-hand knowledge can be shared, so that each member of the committee will have a sound understanding of your project and will be able to make an informed decision.
How often and when does the Grants Committee meet?
Twice a year, in June and December.
How long before each meeting do I need to apply?
During April for the June meeting or during October for the December meeting.
When will I know the decision taken at the meeting?
Generally within two weeks.
GRANTS AWARDED IN JUNE 2009
Town/village Church Project Grant £
Cheltenham Methodist Upgrading community hall 1000
Cliffords Mesne St. Peter WC with access for disabled 1000
Daglingworth Holy Rood Rewiring 1000
Dursley St James the Great Refurbishment of westend 1000
Flaxley St Mary the Virgin Re-roofing the nave 5000
Hill St Michael Repairs to harling 750
Huntley St John the Baptist Organ overhaul 1000
Kings Stanley Baptist Repairs to stonework, redecoration 250
Leighterton St Andrew Repairs to tower stonework 2000
Moreton-in-Marsh Congregational Heating system 250
North Nibley St Martin of Tours Repairs to stonework, chest tombs 4000
Olveston St Mary Repairs and refurbishment 3000
Poole Keynes St Michael & All Angels Repairs to roof and pointing 250
Sandhurst St Lawrence Repairs to tower stonework 9000
Stinchcombe St Cyr Repairs to roof and valley gutter 8000
Stroud Holy Trinity Re-ordering 1000
Thornbury St Mary Repairs to pointing 2000
Thornbury St Paul Repairs to roof 500
Tirley St Michael & All Angels Erection of gallery to house organ 5000
Uplands All Saints Repairs to roof and rainwater goods 3000
Whiteshill St Paul Organ overhaul 1000
TOTAL £50,000