We urgently need to replace the church roof and renovate other parts of the external fabric of the building.
We have done extensive research, had plans drawn up and estimate we need a staggering £500,000 for the work to be carried out on the roof alone.
We need your generous support
- We are a vibrant multi-ethnic congregation
- A good many of the congregation are new immigrants or are retired people on a low income
- We are UPA (Urban Priority Area) Church.
- We are one of the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in the UK
- Most of the residents of our parish are Muslim (we have the second largest number of Muslims residents of any parish in the
We must raise £500,000 for our roof repairs. This is a significant sum of money and we are currently working on a number of things to try and raise it.
- In 2007 we made yet another application to English Heritage who have been unable to help us although they have now recognised that the work is urgent.
- We are applying to many trusts and charities who donate money to listed places of worship.
- We have published a 47 page colour brochure "
- We are preparing for another year of fund raising events.
- Our own fundraising got off to a flying start on 12th January 2007 with a balloon race.
- The Church held a special Gift Day on Sunday 14th January 2007 and local businesses were asked for support.
- A sponsored slim has started (January 2008)
- We have formed a partnership with Charitygiving.co.uk who support charities by handling online and other donations. (see link below)
Because the roof is so large we are planning on replacing it in two phases. Phase one will be the nave, phase two the north and south transepts and the chancel. Funding permitting we hope that this urgent work will start in 2009.
Many thanks to the following Trusts, businesses and organisations who have kindly contributed to this appeal.
Allchurches Trust Limited £4,000
Cliff Richard Fan Club Birmingham Meeting House £80
Greet & District Residents Association £100
Indestructible Paint £100
If you represent a trust, business or organisation that is considering making a donation to this appeal please contact the Appeal Organiser if you would like more details.
Other renovation work is under way, recently three new toilets including one for the disabled have been installed. A much needed hall for our Family Learning Programme and for used by community organisations is presently under renovated. Yardley Great Trust have kindly given us a grant to cover the cost of a new fire alarm system for this. Other work for which funds are still needed include - £2,500 for floor and stair renovation, £2,000 for decoration, £2,000 for electrical work, £150 for rubbish removal and £2,500 for furnishings. If you would like to help by making a donation please phone the church office weekdays between 9.30am and 4.00pm for more information and ask for Nigel or John. 01217531415
