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The Grants Committee last met on 13th December 2007. Below is a sample of recent grant offers that we have made. The next meeting of the Grants Committee is on 27th March, 2008.
St Peter, Darwen, Lancashire. £20,000
Purpose: roof, gutter and parapet repairs.
St Peter, Darwen, Lancashire.
St Peter is a Grade II* listed church built in 1827-29 and is the work of Thomas Rickman who was also architect of New Court, St John's College, Cambridge. The Church is correctly orientated in accordance with ecclesiastical convention: the tower is situated at the west end, the nave is of a good size and flanked by aisles either side. There are galleries supported off cast iron columns with seating to three sides. The meeting space, formed some time ago after a re-ordering of the west end, is used regularly throughout the week for groups from the local community.
St Peter, Lenton, Lincolnshire. £40,000
Purpose: structural repairs to spire and roof and stonework.
St Peter, Lenton, Lincolnshire.
Architecturally, this Grade I listed church consists of three periods: Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular. The last major restoration was carried out in 1879. Pevsner mentions it in his 'Buildings of England', with particular reference to the Armyne Monument in the chancel. St Peter is important to the community, who have no village hall and are enthusiastic about maintaining their church for future generations.
Holy Trinity, Hartshill, Warwickshire. £1,500
Purpose: window repairs.
Holy Trinity, Hartshill, Warwickshire.
Holy Trinity was built between 1841-48 and is of unusual design. The west doorway is massively imposing with a Norman-style arch over 6 orders of columns and a large spoked window above. The parish serves former colliery and agricultural dwellings with a more recent infill of modern housing. The church has a policy of being open to the community and there is much activity on the premises during the week, including a thriving carer/toddler group and an over 50s club with 30+ members. Holy Trinity also sponsors youth workers as mentors in the local High School.
Our Lady St Mary, South Creake, Norfolk. £1,500
Purpose: urgent roof repairs.
Our Lady St Mary, South Creake, Norfolk.
This Grade I large medieval parish church serves a rural community and is used regularly for concerts, recitals and other parish activities. The tall aisle windows, clerestories and impressive angel roof were added in celebration of the victory at Agincourt. Internal features include a fine carved screen, a rare, but savagely mutilated Seven Sacrament font and early glass.
All Saints, Stanton, Suffolk. £7,000
Purpose: replacement of unsafe flooring.
All Saints, Stanton, Suffolk.
All Saints is Grade II* listed and was built between 1320 and about 1370. Major restoration in 1870 retained all the original features. The south aisle is particularly fine with ball-flower decoration outside and within a fine piscina and tomb recess. The chancel arch is very high and slender and the south porch forms the base of a 14thC tower originally standing alone. Standing in the centre of the village, All Saints is used by the local primary school and also houses a monthly Sunday School. There is a good working relationship with Stanton Methodist Church.
St Mary, Tunstead, Norfolk. £5,500
Purpose: extensive roof repairs.
St Mary, Tunstead, Norfolk.
Built in the early 14th century, this Grade I church in the Decorated and Perpendicular style features original 14th century ironwork, and flushwork arcading instead of windows in the Clerestory. A platform behind the altar with a vault beneath is a unique feature and the church also contains a painted screen from 1470 with a rood beam above. St Mary's is known as one of the great 'wool churches' unique to this part of Norfolk.
St Michael & All Angels, Brinkworth, Wiltshire. £5,000
Purpose: extensive roof and masonry repairs.
St Michael & All Angels, Brinkworth, Wiltshire.
This Grade I building of the Perpendicular Style (1360-1500) has evolved through several additions and rebuilding. The tower and chancel were probably rebuilt in 14th century, and nave and south aisle in the early 15th, when the north aisle and porch were also added. There is a fine medieval wagon roof, good stained glass and examples of wall paintings dating from medieval to the 18th century. An imposing 20th century organ has been recently refurbished.
St Andrew, Alwington, Devon. £4,500
Purpose: investigation and repair of roof structure.
St Andrew, Alwington, Devon.
The origins of this Grade I church are unknown, but there is evidence that a church was on the site in the 13th century. At the corner of the tower there is still the base of a 13th century preaching cross which is a National Scheduled Monument. The south aisle is associated with the Pine-Coffin family, formerly of Portledge House, and records show an unbroken line of Patrons of the church from the male line of the family. The church is acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful in North Devon, set in a rural and relatively isolated location. There are no shops or public houses at Alwington, so the church has become the natural 'community centre' for a small local population.
St Mabli, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire. £2,500
Purpose: roof and drain repairs, repointing of walls.
St Mabli, Llanvapley, Monmouthshire.
The Book of Llandaff records the church being given by a local ruler Brithigon Hael to the Bishop of Llandaff in 860AD. The oldest parts of the fabric date from 1250 with much of it 15th Century. It is of rubble stone with sandstone dressings and stone tiled roofs, with some original tracery and a fine tower with two 17th C bells. The nave has a 16th C wagon vaulted roof and Norman font, and the chancel has an unusual 13th C double bowl piscina and carved 17th and 18th C memorial floor slabs. The south porch has a medieval holy water stoup and in the churchyard is the base of a medieval preaching cross listed Grade II*. Llanvapley is a village of about 35 houses with surrounding farms. It has no shop, and the pub is among 5 in the immediate area which have closed in the last few years. The church closed in late 2004 when the roof became dangerous. Immediate repairs, supported by CADW and local funding meant the church could re-open in April 2006. The PCC runs social events throughout the year.
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