St Martin’s church in Liskeard has received a funding boost in time for Christmas in the shape of a £15,000 National Churches Trust Community Grant to help build a new toilet and install a kitchen and crèche.

The church is one of 93 churches and chapels in England, Wales and Scotland that are set to benefit from rescue funding of £680,230 from the National Churches Trust, the UK’s church support charity.

Huw Edwards, broadcaster and vice-president of the National Churches Trust said: ‘At the heart of communities in cities, towns and villages, churches are a treasure trove of architecture, history and faith.

“I’m delighted that St Martin’s Church will remain at the centre of the local community with the help of a grant.

‘This will help ensure the future of this historic church, which is the second largest parish church in Cornwall.’