Major repair work is taking place on the tower of All Hallows Church on Allerton Road thanks to the fundraising efforts of the local community and a number of grants.
The work will cost £185,000, which has been raised through a combination of fundraising and grant applications. Two of the largest grants were £80,000 from English Heritage and £20,000 from the National Churches Trust - the leading national independent body concerned with the protection of Christian places of worship in the UK.
Major repair works have now begun on the upper section of the tower and are expected to last until the first week of July. Much of the original masonry at the top of the tower has to be re-pointed after being exposed to the elements for more than 130 years. The tower pinnacles and the walls surrounding the top of the tower need to be strengthened and the roof of the tower will have to be replaced.
The repairs mark the culmination of many months of fundraising by the congregation and should ensure that the church tower will be in a sound condition for many years to come.
Revd. Godfrey Butland, Rector of All Hallows, said, “A church tower is a symbol of strength and faith: both are qualities we need in these difficult times. We at All Hallows are grateful for the funding we have received and take seriously our care for this national treasure.”
A spokesperson for the Diocese of Liverpool said, “It is extremely encouraging to see the community coming together to help raise funds for All Hallows, which reflects how strongly the church is thought of in the area. We are also very grateful that the National Churches Trust and English Heritage have taken a strong interest in the preservation of this building.
"We hope that with these essential repairs taken care of, All Hallows can continue to grow in strength and presence in the Allerton community.”
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