St Johns Restoration Project
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St. John's Church has stood as a beacon in our community for over 160 years, firstly the tin miners and now the resident community. We are embarking on an ambitious phased project to restore and preserve this iconic landmark, ensuring it continues to serve our community for generations to come
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​This summer, we’re inviting you to join us for a series of exciting events and activities to raise the funds we need for the restoration of St. John’s Church roof.
St Johns church is a building in the heart of a community and our roof needs vital repairs that are going to cost us over £400,000.
We are excited to announce the beginning of the St. John’s Church Phased Restoration Project, a long-term effort to preserve and restore our church building for generations to come. This summer, we kick off with Phase 1: replacing the aging roof, a crucial first step in safeguarding the building from weather damage and ensuring its structural integrity. Over the coming years, each phase of restoration will focus on preserving the church's rich history while addressing modern needs. From revitalizing the interior to restoring architectural details and enhancing accessibility, this project will strengthen its role as a place of community and worship. We invite you to join us on this journey, as community support is vital to make this vision a reality.​​​​
how to get invovled​
Completing this project won’t be possible without the incredible generosity of St John’s congregation and community. We still haven’t quite reached out target yet, so please consider giving. To do so please see our giving page or click HERE
Prayer is a vital part of our roof project journey, in fact it’s impossible without it! Please do continue to pray for the practical things as well as guidance from God when it comes to making decisions.
All of our fundraisers and events to raise funds require volunteers to give their time whether thats helping set up, bake cakes, cook meals or cleaning this all requires a lot of man power!
If you would like to help out then please sign up or drop us a message.
Would you like to do a sponsored run? Silent Disco? Sponsored swim? Car Wash?
If you would like to organise a fundraiser or host an event, or if your a business and would like to sponsor an event in aid of our roof funds then get in touch!
The roof is a major visual and functional element of the churches structure and is essential to the preservation of the interior and fabric of the building. The existing roof covering, believed to have been installed in the 1858, has reached the end of its serviceable life, showing signs of slipping, and widespread water ingress.
The PCC recognises the need for the complete replacement of the existing church roof due to the advanced deterioration of the current slates, resulting in water ingress and increasing risk to the fabric and interior of the church. Following consultation with roofing specialists, heritage professionals, and initial engagement with the Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC), the PCC has carefully considered appropriate materials for the reroofing project. The PCC has resolved to re-roof the church using Riverstone natural phyllite slates, sourced from the La Repressa quarry in Argentina.
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The PCC considers the choice of Riverstone slate to be:​
• Aesthetically appropriate, closely matching the traditional appearance of the original blue-grey Cornish slate.
• Technically suitable, offering a high-grade natural roofing material with proven durability.
• Cost-effective, ensuring project viability within available budgets and grants.
• Practically available, in contrast to Delabole and Penrhyn slate.
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This material has been accepted in other historic and listed church contexts and is expected to weather sympathetically in the Cornish environment.​​​​
fundraising events
Now is the perfect time to give! We’ve joined a match funding scheme, meaning every donation made between now and 6th September will be doubled. If you’re considering making a gift, please click the QR code before the deadline to maximise your impact.
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And don’t forget—if you are a UK taxpayer, adding Gift Aid increases your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to make your gift go even further.
