St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston delivers more than £2.5 million in annual "social value", according to a study by the National Churches Trust.

The figure was calculated using HM Treasury’s approved wellbeing methodology and places a value of £2,504,445 on the church’s activities.

This includes support for families, reducing loneliness and helping vulnerable people.

A volunteer at a food bank run by St Mary Magdalene Church in Gorleston. (Image: St Mary Magdalene Church)

Reverend Matthew Price, vicar of St Mary Magdalene, said: "We know that churches make a........

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