St Andrew's Conservation Trust grants
St Andrew's Conservation Trust funds the repair and conservation of artefacts in charitable buildings, with grants rarely exceeding £5,000 or half the cost of the work.
Guidance last checked 22 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
St Andrew's Conservation Trust, charity number 282157, gives grants for the repair, restoration or conservation of objects and artefacts in, or attached to, charitable buildings, whether ecclesiastical or secular. Work must be carried out by a person or firm with accepted experience, and grants will not normally be made if the work is already in progress. Grants rarely exceed £5,000 or 50% of the cost of the work. Applications from Somerset and adjacent counties, including South Wales, are preferred, though there is no absolute geographical restriction. Fully completed grant applications should arrive with the trust either before the end of March or before the end of September, to meet the timetable for one of the two trustees' meetings held each year.
What they fund
St Andrew's Conservation Trust funds environment, conservation and heritage work, specifically the conservation of artefacts in charitable buildings.
Who and where
It supports charities and other defined groups across England and Wales, with a preference for Somerset and adjacent counties.
Who they help
Where they fund
What St Andrew's Conservation Trust says in its own guidance
Quoted directly from the funder’s own website, with a link to the page each quote came from. Always the most current word is theirs — check the source before you apply.
What they say they're looking for
“Applications from Somerset and adjacent counties including South Wales are preferred, but there is no absolute geographical restriction”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — Geographical Area & Criteria →
Who they say they'll fund
“Grants for the repair, restoration or conservation of objects/artefacts in or attached to charitable buildings”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — St. Andrew's Conservation Trust →
“The work must be carried out by a person or firm with accepted experience”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — Geographical Area & Criteria →
What they say they won't fund
“Grants will not normally be made if the work is already in progress”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — Geographical Area & Criteria →
Grant sizes they mention
“Grants rarely exceed £5,000 or 50% of the cost of the work”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — Geographical Area & Criteria →
Deadlines they mention
“Fully completed grant applications should arrive with the Trust either before the end of March or before the end of September in order to meet the timetable for one of the two trustees' meetings held in each year”
Source: standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk — Grant Application →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
To secure for the benefit and enjoyment of the public the conservation, preservation and restoration of sculptures, monuments, mural paintings and other artefacts of historic or public interest as the trustees may from time to time decide within, upon or attached to buildings or property whether ecclesiastical or…
How to approach them
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Common questions
How much does St Andrew's Conservation Trust typically give?
Grants rarely exceed £5,000 or 50% of the cost of the work.
What does it fund?
The repair, restoration or conservation of objects and artefacts in, or attached to, charitable buildings, whether ecclesiastical or secular. The work must be carried out by a person or firm with accepted experience.
Who can apply?
Registered charities, churches or other charitable organisations. Applications from Somerset and adjacent counties, including South Wales, are preferred, though there is no absolute geographical restriction.
What won't it fund?
Grants will not normally be made if the work is already in progress.
How do I apply?
Send your fully completed grant application to arrive before the end of March or before the end of September, to meet the timetable for one of the two trustees' meetings held each year. Check the funder's own website (www.standrewsconservationtrust.org.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 282157) for current guidance, as processes can change.
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