The Church Urban Fund exists to fund urban community projects that support people on the margins of society. Through its work it enables local workers to tackle the effects of poverty and transform their neighbourhoods.

The Diocese of Sheffield, on behalf of Christian churches of all denominations in South Yorkshire, has a long and successful relationship with the Church Urban Fund. Between 1988 and 2007 the Fund has awarded to projects within the area of the Diocese of Sheffield a total of £2,774,625.

The Church Urban Fund asks that applicants work within the urban strategy of the Diocese. This can be summed up as:

The Diocese of Sheffield will assess all grant applications through its ecumenical panel and advise projects about how best to approach their funding needs. The panel will in turn advise the Bishop as he considers each application. To make an application, you will need to contact the Faith & Justice Office (01709 309133) and speak to Julia Alder (Administrator) or Mike Wagstaff (CUF Link Officer).

To read about CUF's latest grants to churches within the Diocese, please click here.

To learn more about the Church Urban Fund nationally visit the CUF Website.

To contact a member of the South Yorkshire CUF applications team:

e-mail to michael.wagstaff@sheffield.aglican.org

or write to CUF Applications, Faith and Justice, Church House, 95-99 Effingham Street, Rotherham S65 1BL