Welcome to
Warwickshire &
Coventry Historic
Churches Trust
ABOUT THE TRUST
The WCHCT is a registered charity, non-religious and self-supporting.
We maintain churches, chapels and meeting rooms in Warwickshire – and areas of the West Midlands that are also within the Diocese of Coventry – as centres of worship and of local community.
Regular upkeep of the fabric of our historic buildings is vital to their preservation as an essential part of our architectural and cultural heritage.
To preserve our churches for future generations to enjoy, our Trust Fund provides grants for works of repair and maintenance and can include conservation of fixtures and fittings and chattels. Our main fundraising events each year are shown on the right.
DONATIONS: To be able to make grants to Warwickshire Churches we need your help to raise funds. Our JustGiving charity page is set up so that you can donate any amount to it — large or small — if you click the Donate button (below). We would be so grateful for your support so that we can continue to preserve our historic church buildings.
DATES FOR OUR EVENTS IN 2024
BARD’S RIDE:
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Cycle rides around the beautiful Warwickshire countryside
Saturday 18th May 2024
Starts: Cherington and Stourton Village Hall
A choice of different cycle rides and walks.
More information to follow
BARD’S DRIVE Classic and Vintage Car Rally.
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Saturday 13th July 2024 at Foxcote House, Ilmington.
RIDE AND STRIDE
Saturday 14th September 2024
Walk, cycle or drive around your local churches to raise money to repair historic Warwickshire churches
All information for Riders and Striders
MEMBERSHIP OF THE WARWICKSHIRE & COVENTRY HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST
Churches, organisations and private individuals can become Members of our Trust which helps us continue our grant-giving work. We ask churches seeking grants to be Members when they apply.
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BARD’S DRIVE: CLASSIC & VINTAGE CAR RALLY Saturday July 22nd 2023
Our third Bard’s Drive will meet at Honington Hall on Saturday 22nd July 2023. The Rally will tour around the stunning Warwickshire countryside, stopping at historic churches. Take part in…
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WCHCT GIVES £5000 GRANT TO ALL SAINTS’ PARISH CHURCH, LEAMINGTON SPA
All Saints is a large Anglican Grade II listed Church, dating from 1842, which is on the southern side of the town of Leamington Spa. It dates from 1842, but…
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Judi Dench and the Bard’s Ride
Dame Judi Dench, our Patron, has sent a message of support for the Bard’s Ride : “Churches and chapels are at the heart of our British heritage, and Shakespeare Country –…
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BARD’S RIDE AND WALK: SATURDAY MAY 13th 2023
Bard’s Cycle Ride and Walk will take place on Saturday 13th May 2023 at a venue to be announced. There are 2 ride routes — 25 mile and…