Safety and security projects

Security grants for churches and faith communities

Security programs are often time-limited and may target particular risks or communities. A risk assessment, proportionate design and current round status matter more than a generic equipment wish list.

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Projects that may fit

Start by separating the fundable work.

  • Risk and security assessments
  • Lighting, access control and CCTV
  • Safer entrances and emergency systems
  • Protection of places of worship and faith cemeteries

Questions before you shortlist

Rules that commonly change the answer

  1. 1Does the current round cover this faith community and location?
  2. 2Is a professional risk assessment mandatory?
  3. 3Are recurrent security staff or monitoring costs excluded?
  4. 4How will privacy and access footage be managed?

Prepare once

Evidence worth organising now

  • Record incidents without exposing personal details
  • Prioritise risks before choosing equipment
  • Check planning and heritage constraints
  • Set ownership, maintenance and privacy responsibilities