Essential conservation work to a south aisle window at St Peter & St Paul, Newchurch was completed at the end of November 2025, funded by the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust at a cost of £38,000. The stone window frame had become badly cracked and increasingly unsafe. Without intervention, the deterioration would have worsened, posing risks both to visitors and to the historic fabric of the building.

The Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust has supported a major stonework restoration project at St George’s Church, Ivychurch, one of the largest and most significant conservation initiatives it has funded in recent years.

In January 2026, the UK Government announced changes to funding arrangements for places of worship that have implications for the care and conservation of historic church buildings across England.

The existing Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which had operated for more than 20 years and allowed churches to reclaim VAT on qualifying repair and maintenance work, will come to an end on 31 March 2026.

2025 has been another full and successful year for the Romney Marsh Historic Churches Trust, with a wide programme of events, visits and community activities celebrating and supporting the historic churches of the Romney Marsh, as well as projects to maintain and restore the buildings themselves.

The Trust is run entirely by volunteers. We would like to hear from anybody who would like to become more involved.

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, develop new skills and give back to the community.