Methodist Grants

Benefact Trust’s Methodist Grants Programme seeks to enhance the mission and ministry of the Methodist Church in the UK and Ireland.

Funded primarily by donations from Methodist Insurance PLC, the programme provides grants to Methodist churches to run building development projects that focus on church growth (both numerically and spiritually), community engagement and improving accessibility. Applicants are also encouraged to demonstrate how their planned projects will give an environmental benefit.

The Methodist Grant Giving Committee particularly likes to support significant redevelopment projects on buildings which have been identified as key to the future mission objectives of a circuit or district and schemes which bring significant community benefits beyond those to the immediate congregation, supported by evidence from community consultation.

In a recent update to the programme criteria, Methodist Grants are available for repair and maintenance projects that are essential for the ongoing mission and ministry of an organisation. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have a clear strategy that forms part of their Circuit’s plan for mission, and the planned work has strong support from the District and Circuit. Essential work covers work that if not carried out would result in the organisation no longer being able to function; grants are not awarded for general repairs or routine maintenance.

Individual Methodist churches who are part of the Methodist Connexion are able to apply, along with Methodist Circuits and Districts and some key Methodist heritage sites.

If you’re ready to apply for a Methodist Grant, head to our apply page below for all the information and support you need.