The National Churches Trust (NCT) is a secular national charity whose remit is the maintenance of UK church buildings through grants, training and advocacy. Churches in the UK provide £55 billion of social benefit a year, through services such as foodbanks, elderly and youth groups and other forms of community support. The NCT is dedicated to keeping these buildings open and in good condition in order to ensure the ongoing provision of essential services. The Chell Perkins te

If you’re looking at the months ahead and feeling slightly unsure about your grant income pipeline, it might be worth purchasing our Trust Fundraising Starter Pack. Across the sector, charities are navigating a funding environment that feels increasingly competitive and harder to predict. NCVO’s UK Civil Society Almanac 2025 highlights that grant demand has risen sharply in recent years, with some funders reporting increases of up to 60%, making it harder than ever to stand o

One of the most common mistakes we see in fundraising is charities jumping straight into activity mode. (“We need an event”, “Let’s send an appeal next week” or “We should apply for more grants”) Before long, your charity is incredibly busy…but not always moving in a clear direction. Good fundraising planning starts with being clear about what you’re actually trying to achieve. That’s where the GOST framework comes in. GOST stands for: Goals Objectives Strategy Tactics It m