Norwood and Newton Settlement

Norwood and Newton Settlement, established in 1952 as the Norwood Settlement by lifelong Methodists Mr. and Mrs. Thomas England and amalgamated with the Newton Settlement in 1996, is a UK charity dedicated to fostering Christian church growth across England and Wales. Rooted in the founders' vision of anonymous stewardship and service, it channels investment income into capital building projects that enhance worship, mission, community engagement, and outreach, with a strong emphasis on the London Borough of Havering. Its distinctive approach prioritizes impactful, legacy-driven giving to mainline Free Churches, enabling physical expansions that benefit congregations and wider communities without seeking recognition.

The funder supports new-build churches, extensions, upgrades, and conversions of buildings like schools, pubs, or industrial units into worship spaces, alongside occasional one-off projects for small Christian charities in Havering. Priorities center on initiatives demonstrating Christian values, church growth, and community service, exclusively for UK-registered charities—primarily Christian Free Churches—with no income thresholds but a Christian-only restriction.

Currently closed to applications due to restructuring, it historically accepted unsolicited proposals via an online form, with trustees meeting quarterly to review submissions (no future deadlines announced). Past grants averaged £12,000 across 237 awards totaling £2.86 million, scaling higher for major capital works. It excludes running costs, staffing, equipment, repairs, maintenance, or non-capital needs, setting it apart through its laser focus on church infrastructure, Methodist heritage, and unwavering commitment to enabling sustainable growth via targeted building investments.