St Mary’s is a National Demonstrator Church for achieving Net Zero Carbon
We received funding of £21,286 in 2024 from The Archbishop’s Council towards the installation of new all-electric heating. This consists of four Herschel overhead radiant heaters in the Celtic Chapel and the Narthex and four innovative infrared heaters, created by the company for churches and other public buildings. They are named Halos and resemble chandeliers, when supplied with integral candle-style lighting.
We also benefitted from a grant of £15,241 towards this project from The Benefact Trust, having already raised over £40,000 ourselves from gifts and local fundraising. We wish to thank warmly both these major funders and all other donors to this project.
The Church of England – Achieving Net Zero Carbon Church
The four churches of the Penlee Cluster have signed up to Eco Church, A Rocha UK’s award scheme for churches in England and Wales who want to demonstrate that the gospel is good news for God’s earth. Paul church and St Mary’s have now achieved silver awards.
Details of the award scheme can be found HERE.
