GRANTS of £52,000 AWARDED TO SUFFOLK CHURCHES
Nine grants, totalling £52,000, were awarded to Suffolk churches by the Suffolk Historic Churches Trust at their April Grants Committee Meeting.
The successful parish churches are in Beck Row, Bedingfield, Dalham, Finningham, Layham, Lidgate, Moulton, Old Newton, and Sudbourne,
The work that will be undertaken in the churches include repairs to woodwork, windows, porches and walls, and improved lighting and heating.
“Applications for grants remain buoyant confirming the continuing urgent need for churches, chapels and other places of worship to raise the funds which are essential to preserve our heritage. This quarter seven grants were made to churches in West Suffolk and two in East Suffolk.” said John Devaux, Chairman of the Grants Committee.
The grant money is raised by the annual Suffolk Churches Ride and Stride Day and the Suffolk Churches vintage and classic car rally Pedal & Drive held on the same day. This year it will be held on Saturday 13th September.
There are four Grants Meetings scheduled a year and any church, chapel or meeting house, of any denomination can apply.
Grants awarded in April 2025 were:
Beck Row, St John Repainting woodwork
Bedingfield, St Mary Repairs to porch, roof, walls
Dalham, St Mary Lighting
Finningham, St Bartholomew Roof repairs
Layham, St Andrew Multiple repairs
Lidgate, St Mary Re-rendering walls
Moulton, St Peter Churchyard repairs
Old Newton, St Mary Window repairs
Sudbourne, All Saints Replace heating
