GrantRadarThe Miss D V Davis Charitable Trust
The Miss D V Davis Charitable Trust
Grants of up to £50,000 towards building, repairing, refurbishing or adapting buildings used for Roman Catholic worship in England, including associated presbyteries where they form part of a church project. Grants normally cover no more than 75% of the total project cost, so partnership funding is expected. Applications are by online form at any time and reviewed by the trustees typically every 8 to 12 weeks; diocesan approval is required.
- You could get
- Up to £50,000
- no fixed round
- Deadline
- Rolling
- apply any time
- Effort
- Heavy
- budgets, references, often several stages
Who can apply
- Roman Catholic parishes, dioceses, and religious orders and congregations, and registered charities and other organisations responsible for buildings used for Roman Catholic worship
- The building must be in England
- Applicants need diocesan approval, and must be able to show a clear need for the works, appropriate governance and management, realistic costs and budgets, any necessary permissions or approvals, and how the project will support Roman Catholic worship and the local community
- A building not currently used for Roman Catholic worship must explain how the project will enable it
- The contact email on the form must be an official address linked to the diocese or religious order
- Grants normally fund no more than 75% of total project cost
What it funds
- New church building projects
- Structural repairs
- Essential maintenance works
- Refurbishment and restoration projects
- Adaptation of buildings for Roman Catholic worship
- Associated presbytery works where these are integral to the project
Both capital projects and significant refurbishment works may be considered.
What it will not fund
- General running costs
- Salaries or staffing costs
- Day-to-day operational expenses
- Activities unrelated to church buildings or places of worship
- Projects outside England
- Works not connected with Roman Catholic worship
How to apply
- Read the application policy and criteria on the Trust's page
- Complete the seven-section online application form at the bottom of the page (eligibility, applicant details, the project, beneficiaries, budget, delivery and risks, supporting documents) and upload the documents
- The trustees review applications, typically every 8-12 weeks, and may contact you for more information
- The trustees' decision is communicated in writing
The form can be saved and resumed later via an emailed link, which expires after 30 days.
The Trustees may visit projects during or after the work. Successful applicants must use the grant only for the approved purpose, report significant changes, and submit a monitoring report with photographs and financial information on completion.
Have ready
- Project budget
- Contractor quotations (up to 5 files)
- Latest annual accounts
- Photographs of the building
- Evidence of diocesan approval
- Governing document
- Planning permission or listed building consent (if applicable)
- Architectural drawings or plans (if applicable)
- Fundraising plans (optional)
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