This is only to be taken on by specialist contractors and is not suitable for YW colleagues.
Organisation Details
The New Testament Church of God (NTCG) is a community-focused hub dedicated to serving residents in Bradford beyond its own congregation. By providing a welcoming space for meaningful engagement, they tackle social isolation through practical initiatives such as a ‘Men in Sheds’ group, regular luncheon meetings, and inclusive coffee mornings. Their work creates vital social value by supporting diverse groups, including young people and older residents, through accessible grassroots activities.
Project Location: 34 Necropolis Rd, Bradford BD7 2PU
Specialist Support Request: Structural Remediation & Asset Preservation
Current Building Status:
While the NTCG community hub continues to deliver vital social value through its ‘Men in Sheds’ and luncheon groups, the physical infrastructure of the building has reached a critical point of degradation. Significant portions of the facility are currently classified as unusable due to severe internal damage and structural neglect. This loss of space directly limits the organization’s ability to expand its grassroots support for young people and older residents.
Core Technical Challenges:
The primary drivers of this asset failure are deficiencies in the building’s envelope and water management systems:
– Water Ingress & Structural Decay: Sustained roof leaks and an obsolete drainage system have led to pervasive dampness. This has resulted in the rotting of primary roof joists and severe damage to internal wall surfaces.
– Secondary Asset Risks: While the main congregation hall remains functional, emerging damage in the suspended ceiling suggests that water ingress is beginning to affect previously stable areas.
– Redundant Infrastructure: The building contains an obsolete, decommissioned boiler system. A technical assessment is required to determine the feasibility and safety requirements for its removal.
Specialist Intervention Requirements:
Given the scale and complexity of the required works, NTCG requires professional guidance to move from a state of crisis to a structured remediation plan. We are seeking the following specialist services:
– Comprehensive Structural & Condition Audit: A professional baseline assessment to identify the full extent of timber decay and structural instability.
– Prioritised Schedule of Works: A formal Safety and Building Integrity priority list to ensure repairs are tackled in the most effective sequence.
– Professional Quantity Survey (Costings): Accurate estimation of material and labour costs to allow for realistic budget planning and the identification of necessary capital investment.
– Environmental & Grant Funding Mapping: Expert advice on drawing down support or accessing specific heritage and community grants to facilitate long-term sustainability.
– M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) Feasibility: Professional insight into the safe removal of redundant heating infrastructure and its impact on the building’s current service systems.
The Social Value Impact:
By providing these audits and technical assessments, contractors will be enabling NTCG to regain the use of its currently condemned spaces. This professional support serves as the essential first step in safeguarding a community asset that tackles social isolation and provides inclusive engagement for the residents of Bradford.