Places of Worship Renewal Fund Projects in 2026

Masonry repairs

Urgent repairs to address concerns about the structural stability of parapets at the north transept, chancel and south transept gables. The works will restore structural integrity and enable associated masonry repairs to prevent further displacement. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £91,892

Replacement of stonework around altar, north transept

Repairs to the north transept window and gable, including stone window repairs, leaded glazing, repointing, leadwork to the lower roof and internal plaster repairs. The project will address urgent deterioration and protect the historic fabric of the church. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £145,866

Firm foundations

Drainage repairs to the north aisle of the Grade I listed church, addressing water-management issues and helping protect the building’s historic fabric and continued use. 

• Scheduled monument
• Grant: £36,302

Urgent repairs

Conservation and repair of the west tower, including masonry and buttress repairs, replacement of severely weathered stonework, repointing, removal of vegetation and investigation of the bell chamber. The project also includes repairs to churchyard fencing and entrance features to improve accessibility and security. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £188,000

Urgent repairs

Urgent repairs to the aisle and bell tower roofs, improvements to rainwater disposal, repointing and repairs to external masonry and windows. The project also includes improvements to boundary walls and paths and installation of accessible toilets. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £810,000

Urgent fabric repairs

Full stripping and reroofing of the nave and narthex, repairs to gutters and lead flashings, external masonry and leaded windows and renewal of cast-iron downpipes. Further works will address timber decay, wall and internal plaster repairs and redecoration. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £775,228

Urgent dry rot repairs and chancel reroofing

Urgent repairs following a dry rot outbreak affecting roof trusses and structural roof timbers within the chancel. The project also includes conservation and replacement repairs to the lath and plaster ceiling. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £217,487

Sacristy repairs

A comprehensive programme of repairs to the former Church of St Ignatius, including replacement of lead flashings and gutters, repair of dry-rotted timbers, roof and slate repairs, insulation, lantern and cornice repairs, lime replastering and repointing. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £307,200

Repairs, welcome and access

Repairs to the historic sandstone entrance, flat roof structures and rainwater goods, alongside new toilet facilities and a see-through 'shop window'. The works will improve the building’s condition and welcome and support its role in the life of St Helens. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £345,813

Project Nehemiah

Repairs to the building’s turret, cupola and façade, together with replacement of rainwater goods and stone gutters. The project also includes improvements to the passenger lift, helping secure the building for continued community use.

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £824,286

Tower repair and preservation

Urgent repairs to the church tower, including securing 16 loose pilasters, replacing rusted iron pins and anchors, repairing masonry and restoring cornices and other projecting stonework. Window frames will also be repaired. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £708,310

Newcastle Cathedral: a foundation for the future

Urgent roof repairs and flooring works alongside accessibility improvements, including an access audit, replacement of a broken lift and improvements to accessible toilets. The project also includes security improvements and feasibility work for future repairs and renewable energy measures. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £305,463

Replacement of the failing copper roof with insulated zinc, renewal of flat roofs and rainwater goods and improvements to the drainage strategy. The project also includes repairs to brick piers and associated fabric. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £1 million

Structual repairs project

Repairs and weatherproofing to the church spire and tower, including removal of inappropriate cement, stonework repairs, gutter repairs and conservation of the West Tower window. Internal stonework and the timber bell frame will also be repaired. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £

Above and below: firm foundations and shelter from the storm

Repairs to the north roof and internal flooring, addressing urgent fabric issues and helping safeguard the continued use of the church as a place of worship and community asset. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £453,123

A programme of urgent works including scaffolding and high-level access, tower and roof repairs, masonry and pointing, rainwater goods, ceiling and wall plaster repairs, a fire-rated gallery screen, internal ramp and an initial phase of cast-iron window repair and thermal improvement. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £820,200

Save St Catherine of Siena - phase 2

Phase 2 of the repair programme will complete repairs to the chancel and nave roofs and clerestory windows, helping secure the future of the church and address significant fabric deterioration. 

• Listed Grade II
• £973,632
• Learn about the phase 1 funding

At risk. Repair. Revitalise

Urgent investigation and repair works to roofs, rainwater goods and roof structures, alongside detailed condition surveys and structural monitoring. The project also includes stabilisation of unsafe glazing following the collapse of a west window light in 2025. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £556,618

Urgent cupola and tower repair

Urgent conservation works to arrest deterioration and secure the long-term stability of Birmingham Cathedral’s tower and dome. Works focus on failing leadwork, water ingress and areas of vulnerable timber and masonry, protecting nationally significant historic fabric. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £377,185

Conservation and repair works

A programme of repairs to external stone detailing and brickwork, including localised repairs, repointing and replacement of severely deteriorated masonry. The project also includes repairs or replacement of doors and windows, internal decorative repairs, drainage repairs and boiler replacement. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £138,526

Raise the roof: the restoration of St Paul’s Church

Major conservation works to safeguard the future of St Paul’s Church and address its Heritage at Risk status. The project includes roof and high-level masonry repairs, structural assessment, insulation and associated conservation works to protect the building and support its continued use. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £944,012

A fix for Bottom Church, Dudley

Urgent repairs to the Grade II* listed St Edmund’s Church, which has been on the Heritage at Risk Register for many years. The project will address deterioration to the nave, aisle and chancel roofs, gutters and high-level stonework, tackling water ingress, mould and timber decay and helping secure the building’s future. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £587,320

Open Minster

A programme of repairs to the Grade I listed Minster, addressing urgent fabric and water-management issues. The project will help protect an important historic and civic building that serves as a place of worship, remembrance, music, cultural activity, events and community use in an area of significant deprivation. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £324,174

Safeguarding the Sir Moses Montefiore Memorial Synagogue

Repairs addressing structural issues with the synagogue’s Ark, roof problems, drainage and damage caused by water ingress. The project will conserve the site for future use while incorporating environmental improvements and supporting the use of local heritage contractors. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £232,500

Roof repair project

Urgent roof and rainwater repairs to address longstanding water ingress, including replacement of soffits and fascias, roof repairs, rainwater goods, asbestos removal and improvements to drainage.

Interior repairs will also address water-damaged finishes and parquet flooring, helping secure the church’s continued use as a place of worship and community outreach. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £119,066

Tower repairs

A major programme of repairs to the Grade I listed church tower, which is on the Heritage at Risk Register. Works include repairs to walling, pinnacles, parapets and friezes, repointing and stonework repairs, followed by improvements to the space around the base of the tower to support wider community engagement. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £365,514

Repairs and conservation to plasterwork, paint and masonry damaged or threatened by water ingress. The project will safeguard historic fabric, improve the building’s resilience to increasingly severe weather and support the church’s ambition to become a safe, welcoming and accessible multi-purpose community space. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £109,633

Urgent repairs project

Urgent external and internal repairs identified through the church’s Quinquennial Inspection, including repointing and repairs to stonework, wall cappings, mullions, rainwater goods, render and window sills, together with improvements to cellar supports. The works will help keep the church safe, open and in active community use. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £19,796

Restoration of St Withburga’s Well in the churchyard, which is at risk of collapse, alongside conservation of the rare painted Plantagenet/Tudor ceiling in the north transept. The works will address deterioration to the ceiling’s paint, timber panels and structure while protecting historic fabric and public safety. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £732,135

A church and a community: keeping the water out, welcoming everyone in

Phase 2 of a wider repair and renewal programme, addressing masonry and repointing to the tower and north aisle, rainwater goods, lead flashings, spire and tower roof, and drainage. Completing the repairs will help protect the medieval church and enable the next phase to create a community hub within the west end. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £295,879

Floor repair, replacement access ramp and kitchenette

Repair of the unsafe timber nave floor and improvements to ventilation, alongside a new accessible ramp to the Lady Chapel and a small kitchenette to support refreshments and community events. The works will allow the church to return to full use and improve accessibility and welcome for visitors. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £285,518

Roof and window restoration project

Repair of existing timber windows that are in poor condition and vulnerable to water ingress, alongside redesign of the tower parapets and roofing works to address leaks. The project will help protect the building’s historic fabric and ensure its continued use as a place of worship and community outreach. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £43,252

Roof repairs

Urgent repairs to the North Transept roof, including new guttering, removal of loose cement render and vegetation, repairs to deteriorating masonry and replacement of defective flashings. The works will address water ingress and protect the Grade I listed Minster. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £28,588

Roof truss and south aisle repairs

Structural repairs to a historic roof truss affected by water penetration and timber decay, alongside repairs to a defective junction between the south aisle and clerestory. The Grade I listed chapel contains an exceptional medieval timber roof and is an important part of King's Lynn’s historic heritage. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £93,051

Saving St Andrew and St George Church

Urgent repairs to leaking flat roofs to address immediate threats to the building’s fabric, functionality and sustainability. The project will enable the church to remain open as a place of worship and community asset, alongside further investigations and feasibility work to establish the longer-term repair programme. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £882,255

Improving community

Phase 1 of a wider reordering programme, beginning with repairs to water ingress affecting the tower, south-west corner and north transept. The wider project aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive church, including an accessible toilet, heritage display, improved social space and facilities to support increased community use. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £50,000

Renewal

Urgent fabric repairs identified through the 2024 Quinquennial Inspection, including roof renewal, timber investigation, repointing and masonry repairs, improved rainwater goods and drainage, asbestos removal and conservation of interior decoration and fabric. The works will address water penetration and secure the church’s future use. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £746,900

Urgent masonry restoration and water ingress remediation

Critical stabilisation and conservation repairs to the Grade II listed church, focusing on failing external masonry and repointing alongside repairs to internal walls and timbers damaged by ongoing water ingress. The works will help keep the building safe, dry and operational as a community asset. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £89,240

Tower renewal project

Repointing of the church tower and repairs to key issues identified in the structural survey, including flooring and internal areas of the tower. The project will address urgent fabric issues and support the continued use of the Grade II* church. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £59,800

Roof and window restoration

Works to make the building weather-tight, including renewal of the failing vestry roof, repairs to associated roof coverings, overhaul and replacement of defective rainwater goods and conservation of vestry and sacristy windows. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £175,186

Roof and stonework project

Urgent repairs to the church’s two flat lead-lined aisle roofs, which are suffering from extensive deterioration and repeated leaks. The project will also repair failing stonework around windows and other projections to prevent further water and wind ingress and protect the building’s historic fabric. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £692,077

Urgent roof repairs

Urgent roof repairs to prevent water ingress, including rebedding and sealing of the roof window. The works will help protect the church’s historic fabric and maintain its continued use. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £34,928

Urgent building repairs

Essential repairs to the tower and Lady Chapel following flooding and water ingress, including masonry, plasterwork and internal finishes. The project will also improve water management and reduce the risk of future weather-related damage. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £248,000

Roof replacement and ancillary works

Replacement of the church’s failing wet-laid Cornish scantle slate roof following extensive deterioration of the timber laths and fixings. The project will provide a like-for-like Cornish slate roof to secure the building against further water ingress. 

• Grade II listed
• Grant: £251,000

Roof repairs

Complete re-slating of the church roof, excluding the apse, alongside improvements to lightning protection and leadwork above the vestry and Lady Chapel. The works will address widespread slate slippage and water ingress and replace failing temporary repairs with a long-term solution.

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £409,169

Essential fabric repairs and internal conservation

Works to address water ingress and moisture retention, including removal of inappropriate cement repairs and conservation of damp plaster, wall paintings and other interior elements. The project also includes education and outreach to help the local community understand the church’s history and conservation. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £105,333

Repairs to windows

Conservation and repair of historic stained-glass windows, including careful removal of panels for specialist conservation and repair, alongside stabilisation and repair of surrounding masonry and stonework. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £24,870

Renewal

Urgent fabric repairs identified through the 2024 Quinquennial Inspection, including roof renewal, timber investigation, repointing and masonry repairs, improved rainwater goods and drainage, asbestos removal and conservation of interior decoration and fabric. The works will address water penetration and secure the church’s future use. 

• Listed Grade II*
• Grant: £746,900

Milton Damerel roof

Major roof repairs to the church, together with repairs to the separately listed lychgate forming the main entrance to the churchyard. The works will address urgent fabric deterioration and protect the building and its setting. 

• Liste Grade II*
• Grant: 607,402

Window conservation and protection project

Urgent conservation repairs and protective works to the church’s historic leaded windows, helping to safeguard important historic fabric and prevent further deterioration. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £59,340

Vision 2030

The project’s priority works include repairs to the tower lantern and stonework, alongside improvements to heating, toilets and the accessible entrance. The works form part of the church’s wider programme to secure its future and improve its use by the local community. 

• Listed Grade I
• Grant: £353,240

Restoration, refurbishment and an essential community hub

Urgent repairs to the roof and lantern, including conservation of stained glass, repairs to the concrete frame and renewal of roof coverings and insulation. Additional repairs will address the roofs and flashings of the shrine, vestry, kitchenette and community rooms, helping the building remain usable as an important community hub. 

• Listed Grade II
• Grant: £374,345