Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging churches to take steps to deter arsonists over the summer months.
Already this year six churches have been victims of arson, including Bolton Parish Church, St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley and St Chad's Church in Coventry, and the specialist insurer is warning of a potential spike in attacks over the summer holidays.
The charities were nominated to win a share of £120,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical's annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.
Exmouth Gateway Club, which is a social group for adults with learning disabilities in Exmouth, and the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (see notes for full list1), are among the local charities set to benefit from the money, following...