70 churches and chapels in England, Wales and Scotland are set to benefit from rescue funding of 522,241 from the National Churches Trust, the UK s church support charity. PARTNERSHIP GRANTS 23 churches receive National Churches Trust Partnership Grants for urgent repair projects, awarded on the recommendation of local church trusts in England. For the first time, Partnership Grants are awarded to churches in Wales and Northern Ireland following changes to the eligibility criteria. BEDFORDSHIRE Eyeworth, All Saints Anglican, Diocese of St Albans, Grade I In partnership with the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Historic Churches Trust Awarded for re-roofing to replace stolen lead on the nave roof with zinc. CAMBRIDGESHIRE Little Paxton, St James Anglican, Diocese of Ely, Grade II* In partnership with Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust Awarded for repointing and stonework repairs to the tower. CORNWALL Lanner, Christ Church Anglican, Diocese of Truro, Unlisted Awarded for complete roof replacement. Tremaine, St Winwaloe Anglican, Diocese of Truro, Grade I Awarded for stone repointing and repairs to guttering and windows. Treslothan, St John the Evangelist
Anglican, Diocese of Truro, Grade II 10,000 Awarded 10,000 for roof repairs and re-slating, and repairs to rainwater drainage goods. GREATER MANCHESTER Oldham, St Paul Anglican, Diocese of Manchester, Unlisted In partnership with the Greater Manchester Churches Preservation Society Awarded for repairs to steps and railings, and to install a more secure door entry system. LEICESTERSHIRE Ashby de la Zouch, Holy Trinity Anglican, Diocese of Leicester, Grade II Awarded to renew rainwater goods, fix downpipes and gutters, and re-slate part of the roof. Buckminster, St John the Baptist Anglican, Diocese of Leicester, Grade I Awarded to replace the lead roof above the organ to prevent further water damage. Witherley, St Peter Anglican, Diocese of Leicester, Grade I Awarded for exterior stonework and repointing on the tower, chancel and nave. NORFOLK Colton, St Andrew Anglican, Diocese of Norwich, Grade II*
In partnership with Norfolk Churches Trust Awarded to replace slates on the nave roof and rebuild parapets. OXFORDSHIRE Hailey, St John the Evangelist Anglican, Diocese of Oxford, Grade II In partnership with the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust Awarded to replace the failing floor in the west end, after subsidence. North Aston, St Mary Anglican, Diocese of Oxford, Grade II* 7,500 In partnership with the Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust Awarded 7,500 for repairs to window masonry of medieval windows. SOMERSET Enmore, St Michael Anglican, Diocese of Bath and Wells, Grade II* In partnership with Somerset Historic Churches Trust Awarded grant for repairs to the lead valley gutter between the nave and the north aisle, and stone works to the parapets and gable. Martock, All Saints Anglican, Diocese of Bath and Wells, Grade I 2,000 In partnership with Somerset Historic Churches Trust Awarded 2,000 grant for repairs to windows, and conservation of the stone surrounds and tracery. SUFFOLK Great Bealings, St Mary Anglican, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Grade II* 4,000, In partnership with Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
Awarded 4,000 grant for repairs to the roof and tower to prevent water damage, and re-roofing the chancel. Hintlesham, St Nicholas Anglican, Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, Grade II 6,000 In partnership with Suffolk Historic Churches Trust Awarded 6,000 for roof repairs to the chancel, north and south slopes, and vestry. SURREY Compton, St Nicholas Anglican, Diocese of Gloucester, Grade I Awarded for re-roofing the chancel, including tiling. Guildford, St Mary Anglican, Diocese of Guildford, Grade I Awarded for roof repairs and re-tiling. Walton-on-Thames, Methodist Church Methodist, Unlisted Awarded for slate roof repairs and insulation. SCOTLAND FIFE St Andrews, Kingsbarns Parish Church Presbyterian, Unlisted In partnership with the Scotland Churches Trust Awarded 3,500 for conservation and repair work to the steeple and tower. WALES
GLAMORGAN Penrhiwceiber, St Winifred Anglican, Diocese of Llandaff, Unlisted Awarded for stone repointing, renewing lead, and repairs to bell-cote. MONMOUTHSHIRE Bettws, Bettws Chapel Anglican, Diocese of Monmouth, Grade II Awarded for roof and window repairs and stone tile repointing. POWYS Tregynon, St Cynon Anglican, Diocese of St Asaph, Grade II Awarded to create a kitchen area in the church.