Scotland's Churches Trust

Scotland's Churches Trust is a Scottish registered charity whose “aims are to advance the preservation, promotion and understanding of Scotland’s rich architectural heritage represented in its churches and places of worship of all denominations.” Its principal activities are “promoting heritage and tourism” and “giving of grants”.

[3] In 1974, broadcaster and writer Magnus Magnusson created The Steeplechase fundraising scheme to help raise funds to preserve Scotland's churches.

In 1980, the board invited noted fundraiser Florence MacKenzie (1935-2010) to become the Trust's director, in which post she remained until her retirement in 2009.

[9] Among other activities, the Scheme provided a series of “how-to” guides to assist its member churches in researching and presenting their stories, secure their buildings, welcome visitors and record and interpret their graveyards.

[12] In recent years the Trust has provided grants towards the costs of major fabric works and minor maintenance activities.