Roofs, Walls and Grants - February 2025 Update

There has been lots happening recently in the Impact project! Here are some of the latest updates, including a prayer point…

• The lead roof is off! All the old leadwork has been removed, and the historic graffiti on it has been recorded. The outer roof is now securely protected while the internal roof space is being checked so we know what repairs are required. The Impact Board recently went to visit - have a look at the photos here to see what they saw!

• The old white paint on the internal walls has been carefully removed. The interior will be repainted with a fresh layer which allows the stonework to breathe - an important thing to consider for a stone building.

• The Listed Places of Worship grant scheme run by the government was recently debated, and there are now plans for it to be changed. This would have allowed us to recoup a very significant portion of the construction costs through VAT reclaim, but this is currently no longer a possibility. We are exploring a variety of other options for funding which could fill this hole. Please join us in praying for a way forward.

• Would you like to start giving to Impact, make a one-off gift or review your giving for 2026? Go to belfrey.org/impact to donate or pledge. Thank you - your generosity is very much appreciated. 

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Members of the Impact Board

A figure on the stoneware above one of the interior arches

Looking at the interior walls, where layers of old paint have been carefully removed

The interior scaffolding - it fills the whole church!

The roof, carefully protected from the elements now that the leadwork has been removed for replacement

The old bell, located in the belltower (or “belfry") at the west end of the church. It will be restored.