NEXT MEETING DATE - WED 15 OCT 26

CLOSING DATE - MON 05 OCT 26

News and Updates from NHCT

 

Join Us for a Free Funding & Support Event for Places of Worship in the North East

NHCT has jointly planned another event following the funding fair in January, this is on 7th July at Ushaw College in Durham. We are delighted that we have been able to get National Lottery Heritage Fund to co organise again, with National Churches Trust, Historic England, and both Durham and Newcastle Diocese joining us! It should be an amazing event.
 
 
Please feel free to pass on to any churches/professionals that you think would benefit from attending. Tickets are limited to 50 and we expect these to sell out.

TRUSTEE (FINANCE) ROLE

Northumbria Historic Churches Trust (NHCT) is seeking to appoint a Trustee with a strong accounting background to join its Board.
Following a recent and generous legacy, the Trust is entering a period of growth, with increased capacity to award grants for the repair and restoration of churches across the North East. We are therefore looking to strengthen our Board with additional financial expertise to support robust financial management and governance during this next phase.
 
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the Trust, helping to ensure that financial processes, controls and reporting are appropriate, transparent and effective.
You will work alongside fellow Trustees to:
  • oversee the financial health, integrity and sustainability of the Trust
  • support strong financial controls, compliance and risk management
  • review financial reporting, budgets and annual accounts
  • contribute to sound decision-making on grant allocation
  • work closely with the Treasurer to support financial oversight and governance
 
Skills and Experience
We are particularly seeking someone with experience in:
  • accounting, audit, or financial reporting
  • financial controls, risk management and compliance
  • governance within a charity or similar organisation (desirable but not essential)
 
Experience of working with auditors, independent examiners, or in a regulated environment would be particularly valuable.
 
You will also demonstrate:
  • sound judgement and attention to detail
  • the confidence to provide constructive challenge and scrutiny
  • the ability to interpret financial information clearly for a non-financial audience
  • strong communication skills and the ability to contribute effectively in a group setting
Please apply on email to: secretary@northumbriahct.org.uk
 
Closing date Tue 25 Aug 26.

 

 

 

Meeting Dates for 2026

05 November 2025

Northumbria Historical Churches Trust announce future meeting dates/closing dates and Grants available as follows:

In 2026 Grant deadlines/meeting dates are:-

Meeting date Wed 14 Oct 26, closing date Mon 05 Oct 26.

Typically the Trust awards grants in the range of £2,500 to £15,000.  Please refer to our Grants Awarded page for further reference. 

 



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