# The Christian Building Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1084616 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1084616)
- Company number: 04002437
- Website: https://www.christianbuildingtrust.com
- Latest income: £5,120; spending £2,427
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides buildings / facilities / open space
- Area of operation: The Gambia, India, Mozambique
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/christian-building-trust

Advancement of the Christian religion and in particular to restore, refurbish and repair existing Christian Church buildings in locations (both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world) which will derive benefits from the buildings provided not only as places of worship but also places to provide educational, recreational, medical and other appropriate community facilities.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Charitable objects

> The advancement of Christian religion and in particular to restore refurbish and repair existing Christian church buildings in locations (both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world) which will derive benefits from the buildings provided not only as places of worship but also as places to provide educational recreational medical and other appropriate community facilities

## What it funds

The Christian Building Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. In its latest reported year The Christian Building Trust reported income of £5,120 and spending of £2,427.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia, India and Mozambique.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Christian Building Trust in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (christianbuildingtrust.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is The Christian Building Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Christian Building Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Christian Building Trust fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as The Gambia, India and Mozambique.

### Does The Christian Building Trust give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Christian Building Trust makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is The Christian Building Trust?

In its latest reported year The Christian Building Trust reported income of £5,120 and spending of £2,427.


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