One-off / Event / under £500

Through offering grants and loans, the Synod seeks to support our local churches to develop and maintain their life and witness. On behalf of every local church the Synod examines each request under the oversight of the Trust.

The main routes are Mission and Discipleship (mission grants) and Resources Committee (property grants), but it is recognised that on occasion a local church would benefit hugely from a small amount of money to enable an activity to occur which otherwise couldn’t.

Small grants are for sums less than £500 and are for one-off needs, activities or events, and will not be awarded when a Mission or Property grant would be more appropriate or when local church funds could easily meet the costs. (In the case of events, be aware that additional insurance may be required.)

For a grant to be awarded, this form needs to be submitted at least a month prior to the costs being incurred. A brief report (no more than 500 words) with evidence of how the grant has been expended is expected within three months.