The Birmingham Diocese has successfully secured a series of grant funds aimed at supporting our churches with essential repairs and energy efficiency improvements. These funds, overseen by a dedicated grant committee, will be distributed to parishes that can demonstrate a clear need for financial assistance. Parishes are encouraged to apply for both the Minor Repair and Improvement Fund (MR&I) and the Quick Wins Fund to address their specific needs.
Please allow up to two weeks following the submission date for a verdict to be considered by the grant panel.
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Paperwork Submission |
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Friday 21st June 2024 |
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Friday 25th October 2024 |
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Friday 21st Feb 2025 |
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Friday 20th June 2025 |
Please be aware that a successful grant application does not eliminate the need for permissions required under Faculty Jurisdiction. If you have any questions regarding the level of permission needed, please contact the DAC Secretary, Alice Latham, at Alice.latham@cofebirmingham.com.
Minor Repairs & Improvement Fund
The Diocese of Birmingham has secured up to £176,000 for the Minor Repairs and Improvements Grant. The fund is being offered by the Archbishop’s Council under the Building for Mission project, supported by the Church Commissioners’ funding. The fund is to be distributed between 2024-2025.
Grants of £5K are available to all PCCs to apply for, the grant value could rise to £10k (£12K for unlisted churches) depending on the eligibility of parishes in line with the deprivation index. This is outlined further in the supporting eligibility criteria documents.
The purpose of the grant is to prioritise urgent repairs to assist parishes in the upkeep of their buildings through a minor ‘stitch in time’. Any PCC can make an application provided their project meets the eligibility criteria, but the grant panel will prioritise repairs depending on need.
Below are the detailed eligibility criteria, guidance notes and application form. Completed forms, along will all required supporting evidence should be sent to: buildinggrants@cofebirmingham.com
Quick Wins Fund
The Diocese of Birmingham has secured up to £58,850 for the Quick Wins Grant from the Church of England Environment Programme to distribute to our churches. The fund is being offered to support your church with small actions that can have an impact on your energy output, to cut the carbon footprint.
Grants up to the value of £5k are available based on the parish's deprivation rank. This is outlined further in the supporting eligibility criteria documents.
These grants are aimed at helping parishes on their net zero journey with a focus on reducing the energy footprint of buildings within the Birmingham Diocese. Types of eligible projects can be found Your Guide to Eligible Quick Wins Projects
Below are the detailed eligibility criteria, guidance notes and application form. Completed forms, along will all required supporting evidence should be sent to: buildinggrants@cofebirmingham.com