Churches Conservation Trust

The Churches Conservation Trust is a registered charity^[1] whose purpose is to protect historic churches at risk in England.^[2] The charity cares for over 350 churches of architectural, cultural and historic significance,^[2] which have been transferred into its care by the Church of England.^[3]

The Trust works to prevent any deterioration in the condition of the buildings in its care and to ensure they are in use as community assets. Local communities are encouraged to use them for activities and events and the buildings provide an educational resource, allowing children and young people to study history, architecture and other subjects.

Most of the churches saved from closure are Grade I or Grade II* listed.^[2] Many are open to visitors as heritage sites on a daily basis and nearly 2 million people visit the Trust's churches each year.^[2] The majority of the churches remain consecrated, though they are not used for regular worship.