Impact Highlights in 2022

Impact is nearing the end of Stage 4 - Technical Design. Investigative works took place in May which helped advise the Design Team on the compatibility of the design for the building.

Our planning application was submitted to City of York Council end May and, with the help of planning consultants, O’Neill Associates, we have worked with the Council planning team to address a series of comments.

In early October we submitted our Faculty application to the Diocese of York and Impact was recommended in November. Formal consultation with the Amenity Societies opened up in December.  

In October the Impact Fundraising campaign was launched and in just a few months c£400k has been raised through generous gifts and pledges from The Belfrey congregations. Research into Trust funds has taken place and the first applications submitted.

At times progress has been challenging but, as we look back on this year, significant ground has been covered and we are thankful for the strong prayer support provided. We recognise all those involved, particularly our Design Team, Specialists, the Diocese and Impact Board, who have shown great creativity, diligence and commitment to find solutions and move Impact forward.