Sussex Historic Churches Trust
About the Sussex Historic Churches Trust
Many historic churches, chapels and meeting houses are battling to survive. Roofs leak, ancient timbers rot and medieval stonework crumbles. Sussex Historic Churches Trust was founded in 1956 to give grants for essential repairs and restoration of places of worship of architectural and historic interest throughout Sussex.
Since its foundation, the Trust has assisted more than 500 churches in East and West Sussex. We are an independent, charitable, non-profit organisation entirely run by volunteers and supported entirely by fund-raising, donations and legacies.
The more money the Trust receives, the more help it can give!
The Trust's main fundraising venture is the annual sponsored Ride + Stride which is taking place this year on September 13, 2025.
Countdown to Ride + Stride - September 13, 2025
Ride + Stride is back for 2025 and taking place on Saturday, September 13.
Ride + Stride is your chance to traverse the Sussex countryside while raising vital funds to to support the repair and restoration of our historic church buildings across Sussex.
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Cycle, ride, walk, run or even drive - the aim of Ride + Stride day is to get sponsored doing SOMETHING and raise as much money as possible for your nominated place of worship and the Sussex Historic Churches Trust. Help protect our heritage for future generations - join us for Ride + Stride 2025 and have fun discovering some unique locations on your route.