St Peter’s Awarded £43,251 For Vital Repairs

St Peter’s Catholic Church in Gorleston has been awarded £43,251 towards roof and window restoration work to protect the building and support its continued use for worship and community outreach.

The grant, awarded through Historic England’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund, will help address water ingress and leaks that threaten the church’s historic fabric.

The project will include repairs to existing timber windows, which are in poor condition and vulnerable to water ingress. Work will also involve redesigning the tower parapets and carrying out roofing repairs to address leaks.

Together, these improvements will help safeguard St Peter’s for future generations, preserving the building’s role as a place of prayer and a centre for parish and community life.

The Gorleston church is one of 11 projects in the East of England to receive funding in the latest round of Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund and Places of Worship Renewal Fund. More than £41 million has been awarded nationally to support the repair, conservation and renewal of historic buildings and places of worship.

The awards recognise the contribution these buildings make to their communities, supporting local pride, traditional skills, wellbeing and regeneration while protecting valued heritage.

For St Peter’s, the funding represents an important investment in the church’s future, helping the parish care for its building and continue welcoming those who come through its doors.

You can view the full list and map of successful projects here:

Places of Worship Renewal Fund Projects in 2026 | Historic England

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