Delivered 21 October 2022
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Our aim is to keep the church open both as a community space and a place of sanctuary. We will create a green meeting space where social distancing can be observed and those who pass by can rest.
The church was built in 1850 to serve the parish of St Barnabas off Pimlico Road. Our strap-line is 'serving and encouraging'. Serving, because we believe the church (its building and its people) should serve the community - welcoming all. Encouraging, because we believe that we should encourage all people to engage with faith issues (whatever their faith, or of no faith). We have a building that is beautiful. It lies in the centre of a specific district and we want to encourage more people to use our spaces. So often people (in general) are looking for a little peace of quite, a space to ponder, maybe to sit and eat their lunch, to get out of the mid-day heat (or during rain) depending on the season, and we want to make your church more easily accessible and inviting. Our project will enable the creation of an outdoor space where social distancing can be observed comfortably and will encourage those who pass by to come in and rest a while.
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
We are often told by people in the community they would like to see us open more. Personal balance and well-being are essential to decreasing stress and anxiety. We have a space that can be used even more that it already is by; residents, local workers, tourists. This historic grade 1 listed building is well preserved but now needs to move into its next stage of development.
Steps to get it done:
We are also aware we need to think through out signage, and how we signal to the wider community that we are open and all are welcome. We have a website that is regularly updated with opening times/events/services.
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Location City of Westminster
About the space
Situated just of the Pimlico Road, a design district and thoroughfare.
Council
City of Westminster
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Most of our planters have arrived. The soil is in. And now the plants are beginning to arrive. Having sort expert advice we are buying our plants from a variety of plantsmen and women. We are aiming for (in the longterm) something that is relaxed and cottage-garden like. Here's to the next batch arriving. We are still having problems sourcing the seating - if you know a good company that actually has stock do let me know frhicks@me.com
Brilliant news, thanks everyone!
Whoop, 20 people have pledged since fundraising began!
How will the money be spent?Total £6,213
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Total £6,213
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VolunteerChurch of England parish - built 1850
Historially signifncant Grade 1 listed church.
School children come into church each day.
Courtyard area.
Meklite Church in London, also use our church for their base.
Community tea every Thursday afternoon.
Mass - Wednesday lunctimes and Sunday mornings.
Bells are rung regularly.
Large amounts of building works going on around us.
Project Owner: St Barnabas Church The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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