CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
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Organizations that preserve buildings, advise owners or fund repairs.
Church of England property sales
Closed churches seeking new owners and uses, with appointed agents and purchaser guidance.
Scope Sales follow Church of England disposal procedures. Ask the agent about covenants, permissions and the purchaser guide.
Visit organizationPatrice Besse
French chapels, churches and convents for sale through a specialist property agent.
Scope Listings include converted homes and presbyteries. Ask the agent about availability, condition and permitted use.
Visit organizationFortified Churches Foundation
Repairs and new uses for Transylvania’s fortified churches, working with Romania’s Evangelical Church.
Scope Campaign totals were dated 6 July 2026. Ask which repairs remain and how to direct your donation.
Visit organizationDeutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz
German building-conservation projects and named repair appeals.
Scope Use the project reference on donation forms to support a named building. Grant eligibility varies.
Visit organizationGroninger Kerken
Conserves and cares for historic churches in Groningen. Supports repairs through campaigns and donations.
Scope The Mariakerk appeal supports the Huinga tomb. Other churches have separate repair needs.
Visit organizationFAI
Cares for historic Italian properties and recruits volunteers for property and grounds care.
Scope FAI sets volunteer duties. Ask which placements and appeals are open.
Visit organizationHispania Nostra
A directory of Spanish heritage associations, including local church-restoration groups.
Scope Contact the local association to ask which projects and donation campaigns are open.
Visit organizationFriends of Jewish Heritage in Poland
Supports Jewish heritage projects in Poland, including restoration of Orla’s Great Synagogue.
Scope Use Orla’s project-specific campaign to direct a gift to the synagogue. FODŻ owns the building.
Visit organizationINTACH Heritage Academy
Conservation training, research and professional networks for historic buildings in India.
Scope Courses and fees are agreed with the academy. It offers training rather than repair grants.
Visit organizationKathmandu Valley Preservation Trust
Restores temples, shrines and monasteries using traditional craftsmanship and seismic-strengthening techniques.
Scope Work is focused on the Kathmandu Valley. Ask the trust about project support and volunteer places.
Visit organizationAfrican World Heritage Fund
Grants for World Heritage conservation, education, nominations and emergency work in Africa.
Scope Funding focuses on World Heritage sites. Check current calls, eligibility and matching-fund requirements.
Visit organizationCross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda
Works with Ugandan communities on heritage documentation, advocacy and conservation.
Scope Work is focused on community heritage in Uganda. Contact the foundation about the support available.
Visit organizationPartners for Sacred Places
Advises congregations on fundraising, building care and community uses for historic sacred places.
Scope Services, fees and grant criteria vary. Discuss your building and needs with the team.
Visit organizationRegeneration Works, National Trust for Canada
Coaching and training for historic places, including places of faith planning new uses and sustainable operations.
Scope Coaching covers fundraising, community relationships and new uses. Ask which services suit your project.
Visit organizationFundación Iglesias Patrimoniales de Chiloé
Conserves Chiloé’s historic churches. Accepts enquiries about placements, internships and volunteering.
Scope Placements are based in Chiloé. Agree duties, dates and accommodation terms with the team.
Visit organizationFundación Altiplano
Community-led conservation of Andean churches, with traditional-craft training and preventive maintenance.
Scope Many listed projects are completed. Ask about current projects, volunteer places and support.
Visit organizationNational Trust of South Australia
Helps eligible owners raise conservation donations through its heritage appeal programme.
Scope Appeal auspicing needs approval. Check eligibility with the trust. Tax treatment depends on the appeal and your circumstances.
Visit organizationHeritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga
Regional advice on conservation, archaeology, funding and recovery after natural disasters.
Scope Projects may need archaeological authority, building consent and owner approval. Funding has separate eligibility rules.
Visit organizationFriends of Friendless Churches
Owns and repairs closed churches in England and Wales. Accepts referrals and volunteers; its churches are not for sale.
Scope The churches in FoFC’s care are not for sale.
Visit organizationChurch of Scotland property sales
Churches and halls for sale, with prices, brochures and separate under-offer listings.
Scope Ask the appointed agent about availability, closing dates and the proposed use.
Visit organizationChurch in Wales property sales
Former churches and halls for sale through appointed agents.
Scope Sales normally include restrictions on future use. Check the conditions with the agent.
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