UK: Lottery money will help North East historic churches take on new roles

UK: Lottery money will help North East historic churches take on new roles

A new scheme called The Inspired Futures project, an initiative of Inspired North East with funding from the Lottery, will help 18 churches in the region to create new community uses.

St Thomas’ Church, Haymarket, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Enabling more diverse use of these church buildings alongside their traditional worship role will lead to more stable and sustainable futures, with more users contributing towards upkeep, maintenance and running costs. (…) “These historic churches are of great significance within their local communities. We hope that the Inspired Futures project will pave the way towards improved facilities, inject new life and engage wider local use, and make these valued places sustainable for future generations.”

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