Grant for new church roof and windows

A RUNCORN church at the heart of the community is set for vital repairs following funding approval.

A new roof and replacement windows will be added to St Andrew’s Church, on the Grange Estate, thanks to grants of £100,000 and £75,000 from FCC Communities Foundation and Veolia Environmental Trust.

The building, used by a wide range of groups, has suffered in recent years from water damage caused by its leaking roof and windows.

The church’s Rev Emma Speake believes the facility will make a huge difference to the lives of people living in the area and hopes it will be ready to use by August this year.

She said: “This project will provide a real boost to the people of Grange. It’s fantastic that FCC Communities Foundation has awarded us this money and we’re looking forward to our building improvements taking shape over the next six months.”

FCC Communities Foundation and Veolia Environmental Trust are not-for-profit businesses that awards grants for community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund.

Cheryl Raynor, FCC Community Foundations local grant manager, said: “The applicants demonstrated how the facility underpins daily life in the area and, when once again warm and dry they can go from strength to strength.”

Any individuals or organisations wanting to know more about the use of the building or who would like to support St Andrew’s ongoing building improvements should get in touch with the Rev Emma Speake at the Vicarage, on Lime Grove, Grange, Runcorn.