The Belfrey needs to repair and transform its much loved medieval church building so that it is fit for purpose practically and spiritually, to serve the needs of the people of York, the region and beyond. We are seeking to undertake one of the most radical and beautiful transformations of a Grade I listed building, to deliver a far better equipped church for generations to come. This, our first major building project in 150 years, is called Impact.

Impact is all about Honouring our Past, Resourcing our Future and Empowering our Vision. It combines important repairs with the sensitive introduction of accessible and flexible space, better facilities and sustainable heating. We pray that upon completion, this building will welcome many more people, encourage them to stay longer, join us in worship, participate in activities and encounter the love and peace of Jesus. We will offer a more welcoming space that supports social action, improves our visitor experience and provides a medium sized venue for the city.

We awarded the contract in June and are delighted to be working with Simpson York Limited who offer the expertise, skills and craftsmanship required to help us with this building transformation. See the links below to discover more about Impact.

The Belfrey has been blessed with some generous gifts, taking the vision for Impact and turning it into reality. We have 95% of the funds needed and a loan agreement but we continue to seek out funding opportunities that can reduce the shortfall of c£580k and the burden of future loan repayments.

Did you know you can support Impact for FREE when you shop online? Go via the Easy Fundraising app or easyfundraising.org.uk and Impact will receive a donation of up to 5% of your purchase. If we all do this, the extra donations to Impact will make a big difference! Click here to easily set up and nominate St Michael le Belfrey, or scan the QR code below...