The Trust (which is an all volunteer organisation) was set up in 1997 to stimulate interest in Surrey churches (of all Christian denominations) and to make grants for their repair and conservation.

The main source of income is the annual sponsored Ride & Stride. Gifts from individuals (including GiftAid and legacies), corporate bodies, and other charitable trusts are also welcome.

The income is distributed via grants to Surrey churches for repairs. Applications are considered at the Trust meetings in April and September each year against the criteria outlined in the Grant Application Form.

Come and find out what our members receive.

You can make a donation in person or online.

The Trustees meet at the end of March and September every year to consider grant applications.

Raise money for church restoration and repair. 

LATEST NEWS

NEW for 2025/26

 

COFFEE FOR CHURCHES – Brew Support, Build Hope 

 
Host a simple coffee morning, raise £50 or more, and you could unlock church building repair grant funding of up to £5,000 for your chosen church from the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust. 
 
It’s easy: 
  • Put the kettle on
  • Invite friends, neighbours, or your community 
  • Enjoy a morning of fellowship and cakes
Send in your £50+ raised, and your church can apply for a much bigger grant from the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust to preserve its heritage for future generations. Your cup of coffee today could help repair a roof, restore stained glass or safeguard history for tomorrow.

Run your coffee morning anytime and make a lasting difference! Thank you.
 
You can kindly donate here, saying it’s a coffee morning:

FIND OUT ABOUT SURREY’S CHURCH ARCHITECTURE FOR FREE

Watch the video of ‘Revising Pevsner: a new look at Surrey’s church architecture’ – a talk by Charles O’Brien given in November 2022 and coinciding with the publication of the revised Surrey Pevsner Architectural Guide.

You can watch the talk free of charge here: https://youtu.be/fZqdpnzi1L8

The Surrey Churches Preservation Trust is run 100% by volunteers and raises funds to help conserve church buildings across Surrey. We are looking for volunteers and new trustees. Please email scptrichardmorris@gmail.com

The photo shows Charles O’Brien, editor of the Surrey Pevsner Architectural Guide (left) and Hamish Donaldson, Chairman of the Surrey Churches Preservation Trust.