Christ Church Upper Armley has secured a £50,000 grant to make its historic building more accessible.
The Disability Project Parish Grants Scheme aims to remove barriers that deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people face within the church.
Plans at Christ Church include putting in a platform lift, along with adapting all internal doors and improving the disabled toilet.
A second phase of works involve improving the external ramp access. Plans for the ramp were submitted to Leeds City Council last month.
The Reverend Phil Arnold, Vicar of Upper Armley, said: “This will be a game changer for us. Over seven days, some 500 people use the building and improving accessibility will make us a more welcoming, inclusive church.”
The church is also widely used by community projects, including Meeting Point which offers practical support for refugees and asylum seekers.
The other two churches to secure large grants were Holy Cross Airedale, with a grant of £24,450; and the Thornbury Centre, with a grant of £20,000.
While the large grants scheme is now closed, the small grant scheme is still open grants to distribute.
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