Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent

Biddlestone RC Chapel, near Netherton, Northumberland

Coanwood Friends Meeting House, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland

Baptist Chapel, Cote, Oxfordshire

The Dissenters' Chapel, Kensal Green Cemetery, London

Friends Meeting House, Farfield, near Addingham, West Yorkshire

Longworth RC Chapel, Bartestree, Herefordshire

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Blackpool, Lancashire

Penrose Methodist Chapel, St Ervan, Cornwall

What is the Historic Chapels Trust?

How do we work?

How can you support our work?

The Historic Chapels Trust (HCT) was established in 1993 to take into ownership redundant chapels and other places of worship in England which are of outstanding architectural and historic interest. The object is to secure their preservation, repair and maintenance for public benefit, including contents, burial grounds and ancillary buildings.

Buildings of all denominations and faiths can be taken into care with the exception of Anglican churches which are eligible for vesting in the Churches Conservation Trust of the Church of England.

HCT's remit embraces Nonconformist chapels, Roman Catholic churches, synagogues and private Anglican chapels. HCT buildings are usually graded I or II* on the statutory lists. HCT is also helping to foster greater understanding of its buildings through research, the production of publications and publicity about its activities.

How do we work?Once HCT has acquired a building an architect is appointed to survey its condition and supervise any necessary repairs and upgrading. Chapels are open to visitors and available for a range of suitable events. HCT encourages the continuance of services of worship on an occasional basis. Alternative uses may also be agreed where appropriate as long as these do not involve unsympathetic alterations. Wherever possible HCT establishes local management committees and actively seeks non-denominational community uses for its buildings, provided the purposes are compatible with the chapel's former religious character.

How can you support our work? HCT’s running costs are currently supported by a 70 per cent grant from English Heritage which also contributes to the cost of repairing chapels. The balance has to be found from the Heritage Lottery Fund, grant-giving charities, local organisations and Subscribing Friends. Subscribing Friends receive two Newsletters each year. Please complete a membership application form to become a Friend.

St George's German Lutheran Church, Tower Hamlets, London

Salem Chapel, East Budleigh, Devon

Unitarian Church, Todmorden, West Yorkshire

Umberslade Baptist Church, Tanworth-in-Arden, Warwickshire

Wainsgate Baptist Church, near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

Unitarian Church, Wallasey, Merseyside

Walpole Old Chapel, Walpole, Suffolk

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St George's German Lutheran Church,
55 Alie Street, London E1 8EB
Tel: 020 7481 0533 Fax: 020 7488 3756
email: chapels@hct.org.uk

Registered Charity Number: 1017321

Registered Office: St George's German Lutheran Church,
55 Alie Street, London E1 8EB
Company Number: 2778395.