The Cornwall Historic Churches Trust was formed in 1955 to assist in the restoration and repair of Cornish churches which have architectural or historic merit.  Our patron is HRH the Duke of Cornwall.

The Trust has limited capital and resources and its work can only continue and be effective through the generosity and support of our Friends in Cornwall and beyond. We welcome new Friends.  If you would like further details of the benefits of joining, have a look at the Friends section of this website or click here Join as a Friend 

Raise money for your church and the CHCT

Ride and Stride Event Day Saturday 11th September

Anything goes on Event Day.  Cycling, walking, riding, jogging, a Drive About, sailing, and even climbing.  This is a national annual event headed by the National ChurchesTrust, and is one of the most successful and popular fundraising events of the year, and one that helps restore and protect historic churches and chapels across the UK.  All funds raised in Cornwall are shared between your church and the CHCT.    For full details, click here 

Fowey Parish Church

For Event Day, the people of Fowey are climbing Mount Everest! The aim is to get as many supporters as possible to climb Fowey Parish Church bell tower.  Mount Everest is 29,029 feet tall.  Fowey Church bell tower is 117 feet tall from the pavement to the top.  If, as a group, it can be climbed 248 times, they will reach their target of scaling the equivalent of Everest.

They need lots of participants.   Bring your camera to take photographs from the top, and enjoy tea and cake upon your descent.  Anyone wishing to take part should turn up between 11 am and 3 pm on event day, Saturday 11th September, (age limit for climbing the tower 12 years)

Further details, call Nicholas Fernie 01726 832253 

We welcome new Friends

If you would like to become a Friend of the Cornwall Historic Churches Trust, just click on the Friends tab at the top of this page.  Here you will find details of events held annually.  Further details including events held this year can be found in the Events Diary under the Information tab.