The Friends of Millbrook Chapel of Rest
The Rame Centre, three West Street, Millbrook, Cornwall. PL10 1AA
About Us
Our vision
We are a community interest company that want to conserve a historic chapel in south-east Cornwall as a heritage asset. Our aims are to:-
- acquire the Chapel built in the corner of Millbrook graveyard. ACHIEVED SEPTEMBER 2020!!
- repair and refurbish it as a Heritage and Education Centre for Millbrook and the surrounding area
- make it available as a public space run by and for the local community
- provide a safe storage facility for an archive of documents, photos and interactive media that will enable local people and visitors of all ages to engage with and enjoy our historical past.
Our history
We launched our organisation in the summer of 2017 following a decision by the Church of England to sell the Chapel. As a group of concerned Millbrook residents we thought this charming building should remain as a community space. We held an Open Day and found that many local people thought the same as us. So, we took advice and formed ourselves into a Community Interest Company, limited by guarantee. Our three directors are all unpaid volunteers with no share ownership.
We are now promoting our cause far and wide...!
Our mission
Phase One was completed in September 2020. After 3 years of fund raising and negotiation with the Church Commissioners we have purchased the Chapel. Now e need funds to begin Phase 2.
Phase Two will see the repair and refurbishment of the Chapel, transforming an old and unused building into a vibrant Heritage Centre - a place where shared stories, histories and links to our ancestors can be brought to life.
As an Educational Centre it will provide a learning space for children and adults, exploring the wildlife in the adjacent graveyard or finding out about the history of the community of which they are a part.
Please Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to realise our vision. Your generous donation will help fund our mission.
