Project update: Broadhembury Church of St Andrew Apostle and Martyr

Broadhembury Parish Church is a Medieval church in the heart of a conservation area, nestled under an Iron Age fort within the Blackdown Hills AONB. The 100-foot 15th-century tower means that the historic building is prominent in the local landscape.

The Churchwarden told us that “the 14th Century church is the spiritual and community heart of Broadhembury village, Devon.” He submitted an application form to DHCT for funding towards an est. £38,000 shortfall dependent on the out come of grant bids to 17 other grant giving charities. A DHCT Assessor reported to DHCT Trustees that:

“Over the years, the roof has been patched (apparently 21 times since 2018) but they really need to replace all the lead covering over the chancel, along with associated timber repairs. The south wall of the chancel is stained with damp and I saw five buckets by the altar to catch the drips! At least they are addressing the problem before it causes secondary (and more expensive) problems.”

He recommended a grant award of £3,500 paid on receipt of a copy invoice from the roofing contractor on completion.