Recent renovation work

In 2014 we began an extensive programme of repairs and refurbishment to bring the church building up to date and make it more fit for purpose.  These included providing an accessible entrance and WC, upgrading the kitchen, improving the heating system and general repairs and redecoration of the fabric.
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This was made possible by generous donations from church members and many other churches and individuals, and by grants from the many bodies listed below.  We are especially grateful to our trustees, The Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches (EFCC) for grants and support, and to the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme for the return of VAT on much of the work.

Phase One

The uneven path and steps to the side door were replaced by a non-slip ramp​ leading to a wheelchair accessible covered entrance.
With thanks to:

​​​EFCC

Agricola Trust

The Andrew Anderson Trust

The Jack Brunton Trust

The Beatrice Laing Trust

Phase Two

Extensive work to the  premises at the rear of the church including refitting the kitchen and WCs, renovating the vestry to provide a separate storage room, renewing electrical wiring and exterior repairs to the building.
With thanks to:
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​​The Beatrice Laing Trust

The Goshen Trust

The Jack Brunton Trust

Allchurches Trust Limited (now The Benefact Trust)

The Rank Foundation

The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation

The Sir George Martin Trust

Congregational & General Charitable Trust

The Stewardship Trust

Phase Three

Renewed heating system with ventilation in the main chapel.

​With thanks to:

​The Jack Brunton Trust

Congregational & General Charitable Trust

The Stewardship Trust

Phase Four

Repairs to roof and walls, glazing,  masonry around north window and internal plaster work; also additional work to the roof to fix loose masonry and slates which came to light during the original work.
With thanks to:
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​The Goshen Trust

The Stewardship Trust

The Jack Brunton Trust

Andrew Anderson Trust

Beatrice Laing Trust

​Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust

Phase Five

Refurbishment of the pipe organ. See The National Pipe Organ Register.
With thanks to:
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The ON Organ Fund

The Liz and Terry Bramall Foundation

​​Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust