Funding boost for Mid-Norfolk Christian centre

The funding challenges facing Letton Hall, a Christian residential centre near Shipdham, have been helped by donations totalling more than £20,000 in just two weeks.

The 18th century building is run by the Letton Hall Trust, a Christian charity, and has offered residential facilities to many guests and groups for over 35 years. Since the pandemic, it has been facing financial pressures with the need to make urgent repairs to the building, as well as massive increases in running costs, particularly energy and salaries. 
 
The trustees recently launched an appeal for £30,000, to enable centre to continue to function until longer term sources of income become available, as reported on Network Norfolk and local media. The publicity has resulted in an immediate response from benefactors and well-wishers, with £20,000 being donated during the last two weeks.
 
Jon Horrox, the centre manager, said: "Things are looking brighter as a lot of people have given directly to us - but we’re not out of the woods yet. We need another £10,000 by the end of May to get us through this difficult patch and really know that we’re safe. Then we’re into some better bookings and we should be ok until the end of the year. We’re still not making money hand over fist by any means, but we will be safe, and it will bide us time to do something different so long-term we’re much more secure. Letton Hall still needs all the help and prayer it can get at the moment.” 

The Grade II* listed Georgian building was built between 1783 and 1789 and was once the home of the Gurdon family. It was the first domestic commission of the famous architect Sir John Soane. Now, its 130 beds across the main hall and converted stable block mainly host residential and school groups.
 
Donations can be made through the Just Giving page, directly to Letton Hall office, or the Letton Hall website.
 
The photo is courtesy of the Letton Hall Trust.

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