The BRF exists to to give financial assistance to churches incurring considerable outlay on installations by the making of grants for the following
:

Any major maintenance

Repairs or new work to bells, frames and fittings, including recasting, retuning, overhaul or augmentation

Applications for grants should be made in a timely manner and must include a written request from the Incumbent, Churchwardens or Church Secretary of the church concerned.
Applications should be sent to Helen Rigby, BRF sub committee convenor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Grant applications received between 1 Jan to 30 Jun will be considered in time for a proposal to be put to the September Committee Meeting.
Grant applications received between 1 July to 31 Dec will be considered in time for a proposal to be put to the February Committee Meeting.
Grants awarded but not claimed will lapse two years from the date of application if the work has not started by then.
As a general guide, the aim will be to offer a minimum of 10% towards the cost of qualifying work.