Project update: Modbury Parish Church of St George

The Grade 1 listed church was re-roofed some five years ago but the interior needed some TLC. The project aim is to create a warm and flexible space for the whole community, a versatile and accessible space serving the needs of the community and groups including a choral group, orchestra or scout group. The church had been closed throughout 2023 while work to future-proof the historic landmark building progressed. The reordering includes a new heating system, new electrics system and the restored interior. DHCT made two awards of £5,000 over 30 months. The first award was made in 2021 towards Phase 1 groundworks and the second in October 2023 towards materials and contractors for repair of walls & ceilings. Carpentry included a new glass front door and oak frame and renovation of the choir stalls. Emma Romney, IT Treasurer, told us that:

“The PCC at St George’s and the Amazing Spaces Project Team are absolutely thrilled that you have been able to support them with this significant grant and we are very grateful. The money will help make the whole project affordable and of course will enable us to preserve Modbury’s beautiful historic church for future generations.”

The project has been a long time in the making and involved numerous consultees. including the Diocese, architect, archaeologists, Historic England, the Victorian Society, SPAB. The original stone in the aisles has been retained exactly where it was as some of it is believed to be of historic significance and may have been laid there during the Norman period.

Lee Ann Martin: DHCT Assessor & Member