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We fund a wide range of projects ranging from conservation of monuments and stained glass windows to roof repairs and renewals, re-pointing of stonework, and re-ordering projects to enable greater community use
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Ride+Stride 2020 took place in perfect weather with people all over Leicester and Leicestershire registering at nearly 300 churches and chapels, travelling around by bike or on foot, and with at least two people on horseback. We raised over £37,900, a wonderful achievement considering the restrictions, particularly for Leicester which suffered the longest lockdown of any UK city. All funds raised for the Trust are being used for our grants to churches and chapels in 2021. Thank you to everyone who helped make Ride+Stride 2020 such a tremendous success! This year's Ride+Stride will be on Saturday 11th September 2021 and you can register your church or chapel using the registration form halfway down this page - Thank You! Stay safe and well.
Sponsorship Form PDF List of Churches and Chapels 2020 as at 11.9.20.pdf
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We raise funds and provide grants for churches every year. Our grants help these beautiful buildings to remain in good condition and to be active centres of community life and landmarks of the wonderful architectural heritage of our villages, towns, city and county.
The LeicesterShire Historic Chuches Trust helps Christian places of worship of all denominations with repair and improvement costs. All projects must demonstrate a real need and a well thought-out approach backed up by professional advice.
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Ride+Stride is a sponsored event on the Second Saturday in September every year (that’s 12th September in 2020) and is the single largest source of income for LHCT. It’s also a church open day and it’s a great day for getting out and about in Leicester and Leicestershire.
Ride+Stride will take place on Saturday 11th September 2021
During 2020, we awarded £40,150 in grants to 19 Anglican churches and 4 churches and chapels of other denominations. Grants ranged from £500 to £5,000.
Keep in touch and find out what's happening at the Trust - which churches and chapels have received grants and what our plans are for Ride + Stride and other exciting events. We'll send a newsletter and Trust updates to your email address.