Church Growth Fund Case Studies
The Church Growth Fund is a once-in-a-generation, £100 million investment in evangelism and growth across the Church in Wales. Over ten years, the fund will support projects that help churches reach new people, deepen discipleship, and grow in faith, confidence, and number.
There are two routes for applications:
- Tier 1 Grants: for smaller, local, pioneering or experimental projects.
- Tier 2 Grants: for larger-scale mission and evangelism initiatives.
Below you will find case studies showcasing the impact of Church Growth Fund investment across Wales:
Diocese of St Asaph
Arts Alive, Berriew
This project was supported by a Tier 1 Grant.
- Diocese of St Asaph
A Church Growth Fund grant has helped St Beuno’s, Berriew, launch Arts Alive, a vibrant community arts programme bringing people of all ages into church through creativity, heritage, and shared activity.
Diocese of Bangor
Faith Alive, Bro Dwylan
This project was supported by a Tier 1 Grant.
- Diocese of Bangor
Support from the Church Growth Fund has enabled Faith Alive to revitalise its youth work, resulting in new activities, increased engagement, and a renewed optimism for the faith development of young people.
Messy Church, Barmouth
This project was supported by a Tier 1 Grant.
- Diocese of Bangor
With support from the Church Growth Fund, Messy Church at St John’s, Barmouth has grown rapidly, now welcoming around 60 children into a warm, creative and faith-filled community.
Diocese of Monmouth
ALT Church, Mountain and Marsh
This project was supported by a Tier 1 Grant.
- Diocese of Monmouth
A bold new expression of church, ALT offers a relaxed Sunday-evening gathering built around welcome, worship, and community. Equipment for the project was purchased using a Church Growth Fund grant.
Diocese of Swansea and Brecon
First Sundays, Brecon
This project was supported by a Tier 1 Grant.
- Diocese of Swansea and Brecon
First Sundays at St Mary’s, Brecon brings people together around faith, food, and friendship. Supported by the Church Growth Fund, the initiative is helping the community explore Scripture, grow in discipleship, and build lasting relationships.