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This list has been assembled by researching and cross-checking multiple lists of COVID-19 emergency funds that are currently available. All funders on this list are open to churches.

The general criteria of many COVID-19 emergency funds are to support projects and programmes helping local communities that will have been hard-hit by the crisis. These funds will be especially relevant if your church is running projects supporting isolated and vulnerable people, foodbanks, or providing other kinds of support for your community.

Each entry on the list contains key information such as the funder’s interests, contact information and details of how to apply. The funder’s website is included; we recommend that you visit their website before making an application. Most funders have a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to help you to complete their application forms online.

As the funding landscape is constantly evolving (in part due to COVID-19), we recommend you check our online list of emergency grant funders which will be regularly updated and can be found on our fundraising hub: www.ecclesiastical.com/church/fundraising/funds.

This list is organised by region to help you find relevant funds for your church.

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UK-wide grant funders 2-8

Grant funders supporting England, Wales and Scotland 9

Grant funders supporting England and Wales only 10

Grant funders supporting England only 11

Grant funders supporting Northern Ireland only 12

Grant funders supporting Scotland only 13

Grant funders supporting Wales only 16

Local grant funders 17-21

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UK-wide grant funders

Allchurches Trust Existing grant programmes continuing

Funder’s interestsProjects to promote the Christian faith or any other charitable purpose.

Who will they support?Any church or other exempted organisation.

Grants size £1,000 to £15,000

Activities supported3 Supporting faith

3 Supporting community action

7 Excludes salaries and running costs

Themes 3 Building communities

3 Helping people

3 Growing churches

Application detailsn Apply online

n Ongoing applications.

Contact details 01452 873189

[email protected]

www.allchurches.co.uk

Alpkit Grassroots support now

Funder’s interestsProjects that demonstrate an immediate impact on those affected by COVID-19.

Who will they support?Individuals or organisations serving those affected by COVID-19.

Grants size Up to £500

Activities supported3 Supporting community action

Themes 3 Supporting those impacted by COVID-19


n Ongoing applications


www.alpkit.com/pages/foundation

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The Beatrice Laing Trust Existing grants programme continuing

Funder’s interestsAdvancement of the evangelical Christian faith and the relief of poverty.

Who will they support?Churches and church projects.

Grants size £2,000 - £10,000



7 Usually excludes church restoration and repair

Themes 3 Christian faith

3 Tackling poverty

3 Tackling disadvantage

Application detailsn First take online eligibility quiz, download cover form

then send application by post


Contact details www.laingfamilytrusts.org.uk/about-us/beatrice-laing-trust

Childs Charitable Trust Emergency funding applications (as well as existing grant programmes continuing)

Funder’s interestsChristian organisations which actively share the Christian gospel.

Who will they support?Churches and Christian-based organisations struggling due to COVID-19.

Grants size Enquire with the Trust.



Themes 3 Christian faith

3 Christian mission

Application detailsn Download and complete application form online

n Ongoing application deadlines


[email protected]

www.childscharitabletrust.org/emergency-funding

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Clergy Support Trust COVID-19 emergency grants

Funder’s interestsSupporting Anglican clergy and their families in times of need.

Who will they support?Serving or retired Anglican clergy in financial need.

Grants size £500

Activities supported3 Supporting clergy

3 If you have already received two emergency grants in the last 12 months, you can still be considered for a COVID-19 emergency grant

Themes 3 Anglican clergy

3 Tackling financial hardship



Contact details 0800 389 5192

[email protected]

www.clergysupport.org.uk/financial-support

Clothworkers’ Foundation Clothworkers’ emergency capital programme

Funder’s interestsProjects that respond to the needs of communities affected by COVID-19.

Who will they support?Small and medium charities responding to COVID-19. Priority will be given to organisations supporting vulnerable and ‘at risk’ groups.

Grants size £5,000

Activities supported7 Faith activities not supported

3 Community action projects supported as long as project provides for people who are not of a particular religion

Themes 3 Supporting vulnerable groups

3 Responding to community needs

Application detailsn Apply by first completing the online eligibility quiz


Contact details www.clothworkersfoundation.org.uk

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Garfield Weston Foundation Usual grant programme continuing

Funder’s interestsA wide range of causes including: Welfare, Youth, Community, Arts, Faith, Environment, Education, Health, Museums and Heritage.

Who will they support?A wide range of community and charitable organisations, including churches.

Grants size Either regular grant below £100,000 or major grant above £100,000



Themes 3 Wide range of themes supported

Application detailsn First take online eligibility quiz



www.garfieldweston.org/apply-to-us/faqs

John Lewis Partnership Community support fund

Funder’s interestsWork that helps those in need in local communities.

This fund has not been launched yet. Please check the funder’s website for further details.

Application detailsn Contact your local store

Contact details [email protected]

www.johnlewispartnership.co.uk

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National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) Existing ‘Reaching Communities’ grant programme continuing

Funder’s interestsActivities that support communities through the COVID-19 crisis.

Who will they support?Churches who are supporting people and communities impacted by COVID-19.

Grants size Most grants £300 to £10,000

Some larger grants of over £10,000 for long-term projects


7 Religious activities not supported

Themes 3 Reaching communities



Contact details 028 9568 0143 (or for those with a hearing or speech impairment: 08001 plus 028 9568 0143)

[email protected]

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage emergency fund

Funder’s interestsSupporting the UK heritage sector as an immediate response to COVID-19.

Who will they support?Those caring for and managing heritage assets including listed churches and churches that have emergency costs associated with the protection of their heritage.

Grants size Contact your local heritage fund

Activities supported3 Heritage conservation

Themes 3 Historic buildings

3 Heritage


n Application deadline: 30 June

Contact details Contact your local region:

www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/heritage-emergency-fund

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Neighbourly COVID-19 fund

Funder’s interestsGood causes helping communities affected by COVID-19.

Who will they support?Groups supporting members of the community suffering from COVID-19.

You must join as a member of Neighbourly UK before applying.



Themes 3 Helping the community

3 Elderly people

3 Food insecurity



Contact details www.neighbourly.com/NeighbourlyCommunityFund

Rank Foundation Emergency fund

Funder’s interestsImproving the lives of communities.

Who will they support?Churches that need to purchase equipment, technology or memberships during COVID-19.




Themes 3 Purchasing equipment

3 Purchasing technology

Application detailsn Enquire before making an application



[email protected]

www.rankfoundation.com/covid-19-update

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The Fore Rapid Action from The Fore (RAFT) fund

Funder’s interestsSmall charities doing vital work in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who will they support?Any UK-registered charities with income below £500k. You will need able to demonstrate the impact of your mission and offer creative solutions to getting through the current crisis.

Grants size Up to £5,000

Activities supported3 Community-focused activities that reach beyond

Christian faith

7 Religious activities not supported

Themes 3 Supporting the community

Application detailsn Check funder’s website for details


[email protected]

www.thefore.org/the-raft-emergency-fund

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Grant funders supporting England, Wales and Scotland

Morrison’s homelessness community foundation COVID-19 homelessness support fund

Funder’s interestsProjects supporting people without a home during COVID-19.

Who will they support?Church projects caring for the hhomeless during COVID-19 outbreak that do not promote religion.



7 Project must not promote religion

Themes 3 Homelessness support

Application detailsn First use online eligibility checker before applying



www.morrisonsfoundation.com/latest-news/covid-19

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Grant funders supporting England and Wales only

Yapp Charitable Trust COVID-19 support funding

Funder’s interestsServices that help to improve the lives of marginalised, disadvantaged or isolated people.

Who will they support?Organisations and churches tackling the impact of COVID-19.

They can only offer grants to registered charities that have been formally established for a minimum of three years.

Grants size Up to £3,000 per year for core funding only


Themes 3 Elderly people

3 Children and young people

3 Social welfare


n Application deadline: 30th June


www.yappcharitabletrust.org.uk

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Grant funders supporting England only

Mind National Survivor User Network (NSUN) COVID-19 fund

Funder’s interestsCommunity action and activities that will make a direct difference to the lives of people living with mental ill-health, trauma and distress during COVID-19.

Who will they support?Church projects that focus on improving people’s mental health, e.g. peer support groups.

You must join the National Survivor User Network (NSUN) as a member before you apply.



Themes 3 Mental health




www.nsun.org.uk/nsun-covid-19-fund

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Grant funders supporting Northern Ireland only

The Community Foundation Northern Ireland Coronavirus community fund

Funder’s interestsProjects that help older people, vulnerable people or children and families during COVID-19.

Who will they support?They are unable to fund churches. However, if your application fully meets all other criteria, they will pass it to the Rural Community Network who may be able to provide you with funding support.

Grants size £1,000 - £10,000


7 Excludes churches, but you may be passed on to the Rural Community Network for funding


3 Supporting elderly people

3 Children and families

Application detailsn To apply, first read the online grant Q&As



[email protected]

www.communityfoundationni.org/grants

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Grant funders supporting Scotland only

Architectural Fund Scotland Organisational support funding

Funder’s interestsNew ideas for using historic buildings to help deliver economic and social benefits to their communities.

Who will they support?Community organisations and their heritage regeneration projects.

Grants size Enquire with funder

Activities supported3 Supporting heritage

Themes 3 Historic buildings

3 Heritage regeneration

3 Community heritage

Application detailsn Apply by first completing the online enquiry form


Contact details 0300 121 0341 or 0300 121 0346

[email protected]

www.ahfund.org.uk

Bank of Scotland Foundation Coronavirus support – reach programme

Funder’s interestsActivities that address disadvantage or social exclusion.

Who will they support?Churches can only apply if a specific project is community focused and reaches beyond Christian faith.



Themes 3 Tackling disadvantage

3 Tackling social exclusion


n Application deadlines: 17 June, and 15 July


[email protected]

www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/funding-programmes/reach

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Faith in Community Scotland COVID-19 faith group network rapid response fund

Funder’s interestsLocal faith groups and related community organisations that can provide immediate support for individuals and families during COVID-19.

Who will they support?Churches and related community organisations supporting people so they are able to maintain safe relationships.

Grants size £100+



Themes 3 Staying socially connected whilst physically distant



Contact details 0300 121 0341 or 0300 121 0346

[email protected]

www.faithincommunity.scot/rrfform

National Lottery Awards for all Scotland COVID-19 response

Funder’s interestsProjects that support people at high risk and projects supporting communities with the impact of COVID-19.

Who will they support?Churches can only apply if a specific project is community focused and reaches beyond Christian faith.

Grants size £300 to £10,000


Themes 3 Elderly people

3 Children and young people

3 Social welfare




[email protected]

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/apply/under-10k/start

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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) Phase 2 of Third Sector Resilience Fund Scotland

Funder’s interestsOrganisations that already deliver services and products but find themselves in financial difficulties directly as a result of COVID-19.

Who will they support?Churches primarily delivering services in Scottish communities since before March 2020. The funding need must be directly as a result of the impact of COVID-19.



Themes 3 Supporting communities

Application detailsn To apply, first complete online eligibility quiz



www.scvo.org/support/coronavirus/funding

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Grant funders supporting Wales only

Community Foundation Wales Wales coronavirus resilience fund

Funder’s interestsGroups that are adapting their services and support to individuals and families affected by COVID-19.

Who will they support?Community groups and charities running activities to support the community through the impact of COVID-19 in Wales.

Grants size £500-£2,000 or up to £5,000 depending on annual income.


7 Excludes projects that fall within the statutory sector responsibility e.g. anything that falls within the school curriculum


3 Supporting vulnerable people

3 Supporting most-deprived areas of Wales




[email protected]

www.communityfoundationwales.org.uk

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Local grant funders

Cloudesley – Islington, London Initial emergency grant fund

Funder’s interestsHelping churches in Islington adapt and maintain their services during COVID-19.

Who will they support?Church of England churches in Islington.



3 Supporting faith

Themes 3 Church of England

Application detailsn To apply, first contact the office



[email protected]

www.cloudesley.org.uk

Ealing Council – Borough of Ealing, London COVID-19 emergency fund

Funder’s interestsOrganisations, providers and individuals in Ealing who need financial support as a result of COVID-19.

Who will they support?Voluntary and key service provider organisations that provide services to elderly, vulnerable and young people.

Grants size Either £5,000 or £10,000 fixed grant


Themes 3 Supporting vulnerable groups

3 Supporting the community




[email protected]

www.ealing.gov.uk

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Karbon Homes – Newcastle-upon-Tyne Community funding during the coronavirus crisis

Funder’s interestsInitiatives that help socially isolated or elderly people without support networks, those unable to afford essentials and those unable to access the internet.

Who will they support?Community groups, no matter how small.


As well as applying for a grant, you can also apply for volunteers


Themes 3 Tackling social isolation

3 Supporting those unable to afford essentials or access the internet

Application detailsn Apply using the online application form


[email protected]

www.karbonhomes.co.uk/your-community/community-funding

Mayor of London together with the Corporation of London and the City Bridge Trust London community response – wave 2 grants

Funder’s interestsProjects that meet the needs of communities in London.

Who will they support?A range of charitable organisations. They support churches only where the activity is not promoting religion.

Grants size Two grant sizes:

Up to £10,000 or between £10,000 - £50,000


Themes 3 Supporting London’s communities

3 Crisis response

3 Delivering differently

Application detailsn Apply with online application form



[email protected]

www.londonfunders.org.uk

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Sir George Martin Trust – West and North Yorkshire Fast grants and resilience fund

Funder’s interestsProjects helping vulnerable members of their community through the COVID-19 crisis or supporting churches who need resilience funding.

Who will they support?Churches that are helping vulnerable members of the community or need resilience funding.



3 Supporting faith

Themes 3 Supporting vulnerable people

3 Building resilience

Application detailsn Request an application form from the Trust Manager


[email protected]

www.sirgeorgemartintrust.org.uk

Steve Morgan Foundation – Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire Coronavirus emergency support

Funder’s interestsProjects that help children and families, people with disabilities, the elderly, or those that are socially disadvantaged.

Who will they support?Organisations tackling disadvantage, food poverty, health and wellbeing. They will consider supporting church-based community projects.

Grants size Enquire with funder.


Themes 3 Tackling disadvantage

3 Children and families

3 Supporting elderly people

3 Disabilities




[email protected]

www.stevemorganfoundation.org.uk

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Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust – Warwickshire COVID-19 emergency response

Funder’s interestsChurches and organisations that benefit the residents of Sutton Coldfield.

Who will they support?Churches who are delivering services to the community during COVID-19, or will need help to financially recover afterwards.



3 Supporting faith


3 Faith organisations

Application detailsn Email first to register interest in applying



www.suttoncoldfieldcharitabletrust.com

UNITED – Hammersmith & Fulham COVID-19 community fund

Funder’s interestsGroups that support Hammersmith & Fulham residents, particularly those who are at risk.

Who will they support?Frontline groups working with people who face risks as a result of COVID-19.

Groups whose services are being affected by social distancing.



3 Supporting faith

Themes 3 Supporting at risk groups




[email protected]

www.unitedhf.org/grants/apply/covidhf

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Local community foundationsThe National Emergencies Trust (NET) is also distributing funds across the UK via 46 accredited community foundations.

There is a community foundation for every region of the UK, which supports local organisations and groups, often including churches.

n Each of the 46 community foundations will have differing application criteria and processes, so contact your local community foundation to enquire about grants available to your church.

n The full list of 46 community foundations (with links to individual websites) can be found our online fundraising hub www.ecclesiastical.com/church/fundraising/funds.

Want to find out more?A dedicated helpline has been set up to help support churches with the fundraising hub.

If you or your church would like support with our online resources please request a call back via the church fundraising helpline on 0345 601 9959 or the online form on the fundraising hub. One of our Church Insurance Consultants will call you back.

And don’t forget to keep checking the fundraising hub for more updates.

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