Church Roof Replacement

The 200 year-old roof of the church has lately been showing its age by the increasing number of slates becoming loose or detached during winter storms. Sustained maintenance has ensured that no leak ever occurred until just recently. However our architect has advised that the slates have all become dangerously worn at the nail-holes and really need completely replaced. Some, but not all, of the roof timbers may also need to be renewed as well as some top parts of the spire.

• Because of considerable public interest this church is designated as a grade 'B' listed building - This means that any remedial work has to be done as close as possible to the 1794 specifications. The original slates were 'Bangor Blues' from Wales and are thankfully still in production, albeit limited, but with the associated and rather daunting cost implications.

• The church members are determined to replace the roof as soon as possible. Planning Permission  and Building Control Consent are both actively being sought.

Public Donations

This project is likely to cost over £100,000 and the church members really do need your help in what appears to be a major replacement exercise!

They have already started last year (2009) to raise funds from the general public for the task. They began with 'Fergie-Afloat' to raise awareness and cash. The 'Fireside Quiz' has recently ended and further organised events are planned over the next year to maintain the momentum.

You can still feel good about donating privately?

The members of St Tida's Church ask you to consider donating a small sum to help them manage the project - say £10 - or whatever you can really feel good about.

Use the 'Donate' button at the foot of this page to send your donation securely. This also automatically keeps a record of each transaction for our audit purposes and can be inspected if necessary.

We will personally acknowledge our gratitude for each and every donation  by e-mail or letter as appropriate and also display the current state of the appeal on this page.

The St. Tida's 'Roof-meter' on the right shows the target fund in red with the already saved funds rising from the bottom in blue.