Over the years, going back as far as 1681, St Mary’s Church became responsible for administering a number of bequests.  As time passed the purposes of the bequests became increasingly difficult or even impossible to fulfil.

In 2007 nine of these charitable bequests were merged into a single charity, Nantwich Churchwardens’ Merged Charity (NCMC) and the combined funds invested.  The new charity is administered by 9 trustees who are nominated by St Mary’s Church PCC and Nantwich Town Council.  The charity’s deed states its purpose to be:

“to use its income for the relief of persons resident in the administrative area of Nantwich Town Council who are in need, hardship or distress”

The majority of the charity’s income is given to local organisations who have the infrastructure to administer the use of such grants in accordance with the stated purpose.  The NCMC also has the ability to make grants to individuals where this is considered appropriate.

There are two simple forms to apply to the NCMC for funding, one for use by schools and one for all other organisations.

Individuals can also request help from the charity and in the first instance should contact the Rector.

The charity can be contacted by e-mail at charity.nant@gmail.com

or by letter addressed to

The NCMC, c/o The Rectory, Church Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5RQ