We are leading a project to carry out alterations to Lemington Methodist Church in west Newcastle. The aim is to improve accessibility for the congregation and support key community functions such as food and clothing bank distribution.
Phase one of the project is currently on site and will include alterations to the front entrance to create level access, the installation of a new staircase and the creation of dedicated food bank facilities. It’s part of a wider scheme to further enhance access into and throughout the building, facilitating improved delivery of community outreach – a move that will benefit the wider community.
Kayleigh Metcalf, architectural project lead, said: “We are thrilled to be working with Lemington Methodist Church on a project that will have a positive impact on the local community. Methodist churches can access funding to appoint architects like us to conduct feasibility studies. These studies explore ways to improve church buildings, which could generate extra income by converting unused spaces into apartments or creating community halls to support local initiatives.
“We’re delighted to have Chris Hunter as the contractor for this scheme. It’s exciting that this project is a local job, designed and undertaken by local businesses for the benefit of local people.”
