Building Project
Preserving the Building for Our Community
50 hours
Typical use of our building each week by the community
17 community groups
Use the hall on a regular weekly basis
250-300 people
Use out community building each week
£395,000
Projected cost of 'Phase 1' works to preserve building
What is Our Plan?
Our Church building is used well by the community, and it is important that we continue providing a safe, well maintained space for them. It is a lovely Grade II listed Garrison Church we wish to preserve.
- We need to replace the roof (including solar tiles), repoint the walls, improve pathways and the ramp.
- We want to create flexible spaces inside the building for the local community to use.
We are currently preparing grant applications to raise money. We are running a lot of community fundraising events.
How can you help?
1Donate
See how to donate on our Giving page, and get in touch so we know your donation is towards our building project.
2Fundraise
If you have an idea of a fundraising event you would like to run on our behalf then ask us - we would love to hear from you!
4Pray
If you are a person who prays, we would be so grateful for your prayers!
Grants & fundraising so far: £167,500
We are very grateful to the following bodies for pledging their financial support through grants.
Valencia Communities Fund
Towards masonary restoration
Marshall's Charity: Church Restoration Grant
Towards re-roofing
Swire Family Charitable Trusts: John Swire 1989 Charitable Trust
Towards whole project
Bernard Sunley Foundation
Towards whole project
Laing Family Trusts: Beatrice Laing Trust
Towards whole project
Benefact Trust
Towards re-roofing
The Beerling Foundation
Towards accessibility improvements (ramp)
Friends of Kent Churches
Towards whole project
All Saints community fundraising events and donations
Towards whole project
Our building...
It is a relaxed and happy place full of kind people, we feel the benefit of positive interactions
- member of the ‘Create’ art group
My church family means the world to me and has helped through some very difficult times with their love, support and prayers. Without the church family I don't think I would be able to get through these tough times and that I am very grateful 🙏
Carol - member of All Saints Church
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