This funder supports churches and church-led projects across the Mersey Synod area, with a clear emphasis on mission, community outreach, and practical resourcing for local ministry. It primarily funds churches seeking support for staff posts, equipment, events, publicity, and other missional activities that help them engage their communities and strengthen faith formation. Through the national Discipleship Development Fund, it also backs lay discipleship, training, and faith-development experiences for URC congregations more broadly.
Offers small and large grants through synod-administered schemes, with awards up to £2,500 for small projects and up to £25,000 per year for larger mission initiatives. Applications are accepted year-round, and some funds can be applied for multiple times per year; the approach appears flexible and church-led rather than a competitive annual cycle.
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Apply directly through the Synod’s grant process rather than waiting for a fixed deadline, since applications are accepted year-round. For best results, frame the request as a mission or discipleship initiative with clear community benefit, specific costs, and measurable outcomes; if applying to the Discipleship Development Fund, check eligibility with the listed contact before submitting.
Current and upcoming funding from Trust Property Administered By The Mersey Synod Of The United Reformed Church that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Local congregations need to agree the application at a Church Meeting and obtain synod support. Eligibility queries can be checked with URC contacts (e.g., Jenny Mills).
Deadline: No deadlines indicated; applications accepted at any time (money available)
Who can apply: Church projects must be missional and refer to at least one Mark of Mission in the application. Local congregations need to agree the application at a Church Meeting and get synod support. Safeguarding training and DBS checks for key roles are required.
Deadline: Anytime during the year.
Who can apply: Church projects must be missional and refer to at least one Mark of Mission in the application. Local congregations need to agree the application at a Church Meeting and get synod support. Safeguarding training and DBS checks for key roles are required.
Deadline: Anytime during the year.
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