Building hope: funding for Methodist projects

Benefact Trust’s Methodist Grants Programme exists to empower Methodist churches; helping them to enhance their mission and ministry through building development projects and essential repairs.

See some of the latest Methodist projects to benefit from the grants programme…

A spotlight on transformative Methodist projects 

Tintagel Methodist Church 

£30,000 from the Methodist Grants Programme is helping Tintagel Methodist Church to convert its old coach house, adjacent to its main chapel, into a food distribution hub and counselling space to support the needs of the local community. 

Tintagel is a coastal village that relies on tourism, and like many other remote coastal communities, people struggle with isolation, low wages, and a lack of support services. The new hub will give local people essential support all year round.

Withernsea Methodist Church 

A £24,350 Methodist Grant will help to transform Withernsea Methodist Church’s well-used community room through improved energy efficiency measures, roof lights, and solar panels – helping to keep vulnerable people warm and reduce running costs. 

This will enable the church to continue to work at the heart of its community. The church hall provides a home for a range of community groups; support services to help people in crisis, groups to help young people flourish, and a space for older people to gather and connect.

Hounslow Methodist Church

£52,000 from the Methodist Grants Programme will help Hounslow Methodist Church to create a more welcoming space with greater accessibility, improved toilets, and a more approachable appearance.

The church is vibrant and growing, situated in a diverse area of West London. Social action is a big part of church life, and with these improvements the church can continue to build on its community work and make an even bigger impact.

Could your church benefit from Methodist funding?

We understand how vital funding is for Methodist churches to support both the church and the wider community. The Methodist Grants Programme is here to help you, focusing its funding on projects that enhance your church’s growth, community engagement, accessibility, and environmental benefit.

Find out more about the Methodist Grants Programme.

The Methodist Grants Programme is administered by Benefact Trust and funded by donations from Methodist Insurance PLC.

*Header image: Hounslow Methodist Church