Westminster Fund grants
The Westminster Fund supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe, normally funding up to 75% of costs for churches and groups.
Guidance last checked 16 July 2026· from the funder’s own website
Overview
The Westminster Fund supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe. It funds Christian Science churches, societies, informal groups and college organisations, and young people attending youth meetings which promote their understanding and practice of Christian Science. It cannot support individuals, so an application needs to come from the group organising the event. It sets its support as a share of cost rather than a fixed amount: normally up to 75% of all lecture costs for the groups that meet its criteria. A contribution of up to 75% may also be given to churches wishing to upgrade their information technology - video and audio conferencing systems, livestreaming of services and lectures, and website development. The applicant normally contributes at least 25% of the total cost, and an application should be submitted before any expenses are incurred.
What they fund
The Charity Commission register records this charity under religious activities. Its objects and its own guidelines are specific to Christian Science churches and societies.
Who and where
The register lists several countries outside the UK. Its own guidelines say it supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe.
Who they help
What Westminster Fund 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
“supporting the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
Who they say they'll fund
“Christian Science Churches, Societies, Informal Groups, College Organisations; Young people attending youth meetings which promote their understanding and practice of Christian Science”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“The Westminster Fund is a UK charity supporting the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
What they say they won't fund
“Please note no ongoing funding is normally available for any project or initiative.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“The Westminster Fund cannot support individuals, so applications need to come from the group organising the event.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“Grants will not normally be given for routine maintenance.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
Grant sizes they mention
“A contribution of up to 75% may be given to Churches wishing to upgrade their information technology, for example: Video/audio conferencing systems, e.g Zoom Livestreaming online church services and Christian Science lectures Website development.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“the Westminster Fund will normally give financial support of up to 75% of all lecture costs for churches, societies, informal groups and college organisations meeting the criteria below.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
How they say to apply
“An application should be submitted before any expenses are incurred, and where appropriate, comparable competitive quotations obtained.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“The applicant normally contributes at least 25% of the total cost of the project.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
“We are open to creative ideas and will support financially a variety of Christian Science activities and projects, generally subject to there being a financial need.”
Source: thewestminsterfund.co.uk — Guidelines →
Their charitable objects
As registered with the Charity Commission (their formal purposes):
The provision, upkeep, insurance, furnishing, equipment and improvement of places of worship, reading rooms and other buildings used or to be used by christian science churches and societies anywhere in the world; (2) the maintenance of services provided for christian science churches and societies; (3) the promotion…
How to approach them
Start with the official sources — they’re always more current than any directory, including this one.
Common questions
How much does the Westminster Fund give?
It sets its support as a share of cost rather than a fixed amount. It says it will normally give financial support of up to 75% of all lecture costs for churches, societies, informal groups and college organisations meeting its criteria, and that a contribution of up to 75% may be given to churches upgrading their information technology. The applicant normally contributes at least 25% of the total cost of the project. We do not have a typical (median) award figure for this funder.
What does the Westminster Fund fund?
It says it supports the promotion and extension of Christian Science in the UK and mainland Europe, and that it is open to creative ideas and will support financially a variety of Christian Science activities and projects, generally subject to there being a financial need. Its objects also cover the provision, upkeep, insurance, furnishing, equipment and improvement of buildings used by Christian Science churches and societies.
Who can apply?
It supports Christian Science churches, societies, informal groups and college organisations, and young people attending youth meetings which promote their understanding and practice of Christian Science. It says it cannot support individuals, so applications need to come from the group organising the event.
What won't the Westminster Fund fund?
It says no ongoing funding is normally available for any project or initiative, and that grants will not normally be given for routine maintenance. It also cannot support individuals.
How do I apply?
It says an application should be submitted before any expenses are incurred, and, where appropriate, comparable competitive quotations obtained. Check the funder's own website (thewestminsterfund.co.uk) and its Charity Commission entry (charity number 1071751) for current guidance, as processes can change.
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