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Bold Bids, Proven Results – Funding for Heritage and Impact

Every great heritage project begins with a bold idea. However, turning that idea into action often requires funding, planning, and expert support. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your plans, IPC is here to help you secure the resources you need so that you can move forward with confidence.

That’s why we work with churches, charities, and cultural organisations to craft compelling cases for support, identify the right funders, and prepare persuasive applications that stand out. Because we understand what funders are looking for – ranging from capital works to community engagement – we can help align your vision with their priorities more effectively.

Since 2020, we’ve helped clients secure millions from major funders, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, Garfield Weston Foundation, National Churches Trust, Benefact Trust, and many more.

So, if you’re wondering where to begin, or how to reach the finish line, we’re here to help you take the next step with clarity and confidence.

FAQ

We specialise in grant funding for heritage and community projects – including capital works, interpretation, activity plans, and organisational development. We regularly work with funders such as NLHF, AHF, Garfield Weston, Benefact Trust, and others.

Not necessarily. Some funders support early-stage development, including feasibility studies, business planning, and options appraisals. We can help you shape your project and identify the right moment to apply.

Yes. We offer tailored fundraising strategies, combining grants with other income sources like community campaigns, crowdfunding, donor schemes, and legacy giving.

We offer flexible, fixed price packages to suit different budgets and project stages. We’re always happy to talk through your needs and provide a no-obligation quote.

Our success rate is around 80% and we bring that experience to every new project we take on.

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Looking for other types of support? Explore how we can help you develop your ideas or manage your project. We love sharing ideas, milestones, and funding news – follow IPC on Facebook and be part of the journey!

St John the Baptist, High Toynton
Lincolnshire

One Sunday morning in January 2020, the community of High Toynton awoke to find its church tower had collapsed. The building stood open to the elements with little hope it could ever be saved. IPC worked with the Parochial Church Council (PCC) to raise the £415,000 required to save this much-loved listed building, securing a £367,000 grant from NLHF towards essential surveys, assessments, repair works and community engagement. The work to repair the church was complete in 2025.

All Saints' Helmsley
North Yorkshire

Set in the heart of the North York Moors, All Saints’ Church holds centuries of stories, but deterioration of the roof threatens the church's long-term survival. IPC secured a £138,000 Development Grant from NLHF, allowing the PCC to commission the specialist reports and investigations needed to inform a £1.4m project, comprising conservation of the Grade II* listed building’s unique Edwardian wall paintings and delivery of a programme of traditional skills development in masonry, heritage building and wall painting restoration.

Hull Minster
City of Hull

Since 1285, Hull Minster has stood at the heart of the vibrant maritime port of Hull. This grand Grade I listed building has recently benefitted from a £3.9m grant from Highways England towards conservation work and construction of the ‘Trinity Rooms’. Working alongside the Hull Minster Development Trust and the PCC, IPC made applications to grant funders, raising £222,000 towards both capital and operational costs.

Spilsby Sessions House
Lincolnshire

Once home to a courtroom and jail, Spilsby Sessions House is now set for a bold new chapter. Following the approval of major restoration plans by East Lindsey District Council, the building will receive £4.9 million from a government-funded regeneration programme focused on the Lincolnshire Wolds. IPC is working with ELDC and the Sessions House's Trustees to secure an additional £1m in match funding.

Contact us to find out more:
Bold Bids, Proven Results – Funding for Heritage and Impact

Contact us for a no-obligation chat about how we can support your project.

Telephone 01522 452254
info@irvingpatrick.co.uk

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