# The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1119834 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1119834)
- Website: https://www.manchesterchurches.btck.co.uk
- Latest income: £2,825; spending £1,050
- What it funds: Environment / conservation / heritage
- Who it helps: The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Area of operation: Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford City, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan
- Trustees: 3
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/greater-manchester-churches-preservation-society

Work towards raising public awareness of the historically and architecturally important churches in Greater Manchester and to raise funds for their repair and restorationArrange visits to churches of denominations in working towards this aim

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £2,825 | £1,050 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £1,975 | £655 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £1,995 | £693 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,135 | £932 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £2,280 | £562 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> 1. The restoration, maintenance, Preservation, repair and reconstruction of Churches and churchyards and of any fixtures and fittings in the said Churches and churchyards in Greater Manchester used for the public worship, or of historical importance or architectural merit.2. The promotion of the education and interest of the public in Christian places of worship.

## What it funds

The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society is registered under the Charity Commission purposes environment / conservation / heritage for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society reported income of £2,825 and spending of £1,050. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £3,892 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 5 more areas.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (manchesterchurches.btck.co.uk) 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 Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Bolton, Bury, Manchester City, Oldham and Rochdale and 5 more areas.

### Does The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society give each year?

The register does not break out The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £1,050. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £778 a year.

### How large is The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society?

In its latest reported year The Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society reported income of £2,825 and spending of £1,050.


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