Open for Community

Our building is very well used, but access is challenging, and it is generally in a state of disrepair. The purpose of our redevelopment project is to make the building more accessible and user-friendly for the community around us.

Our original redevelopment plans were granted planning permission by the local authority, valid until September 2024. Work began: the pews have mostly been removed, which has given a glimpse of the flexibility the completed project will provide. The old
central heating boiler has been replaced, using funds from the Norwood & Newton grant. New lighting and a large replacement window have been installed in the hall, and secondary glazing will be installed in the church in February 2026.

In June 2024 our provisional funding target was reached – but on going to tender, we found the costs had significantly increased; hope of starting work in autumn 2024 was shattered. We have been exploring ways to reduce the cost of the project, whilst still meeting our main objectives, and urgently seeking more funds.

We have a JustGiving page. Anyone can donate to our project, and GiftAid will automatically be added; or you can "Fundraise for us" – for example, set up a page for people to sponsor you, or make donations in lieu of giving you a birthday present.