Minor Repairs & Improvements Fund
Last year the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham secured £152,000 from the Church Commissioners’ Minor Repairs & Improvements scheme to distribute during 2024-2025 These funds were intended to support parishes in the upkeep of their buildings by carrying out small-scale but urgent works and ‘stitch in time’ projects that could save larger sums in the long term, as well as enable improvements which will help sustain mission and ministry of the local church.
The opening date for second round applications is 21st February 2025 and grants of up to £5,000 are available to PCCs (£10,000 for those within the 20% most-deprived parishes on the Church Urban Fund deprivation index) at a rate of up to 90%, unless there are exceptional circumstances justifying a funding rate of 100%.
Deadline for 2nd round applications is 31st March 2025 at 12pm with awards made May 2025. Any PCC can make an application, using the online form, provided they have an eligible project. If the value of applications is greater than the funds available in any funding round, the Grant Awarding Panel will use agreed weighting criteria to prioritise awards. Grants are awarded on the understanding that, if required, Faculty permission is awarded before work commences.
It’s very much hoped that these funds will prove to be a blessing and an encouragement to parishes, especially where lack of funds and small grants is preventing a project from getting off the ground.
Detailed eligibility criteria, guidance notes and the on-line application form are available below.
- Eligibility Guide
- Notes to Applicants
- Application Form (opens 21st February)
Queries or requests for further information should be sent to: stephen.watson@southwell.anglican.org.