News by email Donate

Suggestions

Top Stories

Most Read

Popular Videos

St-Chad-s-Wrexham-main_article_image.jpg
Flickr/National Churches Trust
UK News

Churches receive £390,000 for urgent repairs

by Aaron James

In 2015, the Trust awarded or recommended £2.2m in total towards church renovations.

The majority of the money has gone towards repairs to roofs, stonework and drainage, and the provision of toilets, kitchens and disabled access.

Churches in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all had a share of the £390,000. One of them is St Chad's Wrexham (above) and another is St Joseph's in Burslem, Staffordshire (below). 

National Churches Trust

Huw Edwards, BBC newsreader and Vice-President of the National Churches Trust, said: "I'm delighted that this Christmas the future of 29 churches and chapels is being safeguarded by National Churches Trust grants.

"Funding for repairs will help save architectural heritage for future generations including some of the finest examples of medieval, Victorian and 20th century church architecture.

"National Churches Trust funding for new community facilities will help ensure that more churches and chapels can better serve local people.

The National Churches Trust has said that everyone can contribute to the survival of their local church, by clearing drains or gutters so churches remain watertight, showing people around them as a volunteer, and reporting any suspicious behaviour to the police.

A Monthly Gift Of $11 Makes A World Of Difference

In a world of fake news there’s never been a greater need for quality Christian journalism. Premier’s mission is to provide the Church with the most up to date and relevant news, told from a Christian perspective. But we can’t do it without you.

Unlike many websites we haven't put up a paywall — we want to keep our journalism free at the point of need and as open as we can. Premier’s news output takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce. No one in the USA is sharing news like we are across radio, magazines and online so please help us to continue that today.

For a monthly gift of $11 or more we’d also be able to send you a free copy of the brand new Premier Bible, a wonderful Anglicised version of the NLT packed with exclusive bonus content, reading plan and resources to help you get the most out of scripture.

Your monthly support will make a world of difference. Thank you.

Support Us
Continue the conversation on our Facebook page

Related Articles

Sign up to our newsletter to stay informed with news from a Christian perspective.

News by email

Connect

Donate

Donate