Supporting and Developing St Edwards
Plans to develop St Edwards, to update facilities in both church and hall, have been considered for a number of years.
Projects are growing and more space is needed, especially for the Play and Stay Toddler group and sports like Zumba.
Regulations and Risk Assessments for Covid -19 also mean that we need more space
We are now ready to take things forward.... the new heating system, secondary glazing, insulation and roofing work has been completed.
The second step is to add more toilets (including facilities for those with disabilities) and a proper kitchen. Once the church building is fit for community use we will upgrade the hall. We also continue to develop and expand the activities and services run at the church and hall.
Inevitably both the building improvements and running the projects cost money, so we are fundraising...
We are also grateful to the Co-op Community Fund and National Churches Trust who have awarded us funds to develop the building, the foodbank and the Community facilities in the Church.
We also have support from the London Community Fund, City Bridge Trust, Mottingham Big Local, National Lottery, Charities Aid Foundation, Direct Line and Rotary for the Foodbank and community services during Covid 19 and the lockdowns
Easy ways to help include:
Easy Fundraising at easyfundraising.org.uk - just sign up and click PCC of St Edward's Church, Mottingham and donate for no extra, as you buy things online from well-known retailers eg Argos, Asda, John Lewis, Debenhams, Carphone Warehouse and many more
Smile-Amazon.co.uk - Amazon's Charitable branch - Just sign up and shop from Smile Amazon, instead of Amazon - same prices, same products and if you click for PCC of St Edward's Church, Mottingham we'll get a small donation for every purchase you make, at no extra cost to you
SPACEHIVE Crowdfunder has now reached the target to develop the buildings for the COMMUNITY - Adding toilets, kitchens and improving the Green outside
SUPPORT, LIKE and Pledge at https://www.spacehive.com/st-ed-s-building-for-the-community
Pictures Below: Alun Jones, project architect; Play and Stay Toddlers; Spacehive Fundraiser; Marvels Munchies Walk; Afternoon Tea
We are also grateful for the following support and pledges of funding
The Bernard Sunley Charitable Trust, Garfield Weston, Viridor Credits, Slaughter and May Charitable Trust and a legacy from Eileen Hale for the new heating system
Viridor for funding to repair and insulate the flat roofs over the side aisles and the National Churches Trust for funding to repair the high level roof
Veolia Environmental Trust for the secondary glazing
Laing Family Trust and the Congregational and General Fund towards the kitchen and toilets in the church
London Community Funders, Chislehurst Rotary, Mottingham Big Local, St Andrews and St Albans and St Augustine's Churches, the National Lottery, City Bridge Trust, the Co-op and CAF for contributions towards keeping the foodbank open and growing.
In addition, we are grateful to the Co-op for funding towards a kitchen upgrade in the hall and Chislehurst Rotary, Mottingham Community Association, Big Local, the Peter Stebbings and Tudor Trusts for ongoing support with our projects
We are also grateful for ongoing support from individuals and the community; all gifts help... more info below:
1) Easy Fundraising: Do you shop online? If so, log into Easy Fundraising at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/panel/ Register to use the service and to select St Edwards, Mottingham as your chosen charityAnd you can raise money for St Edwards without spending a penny extra as a lot of online shops donate a small percentage to your chosen charity.
2) Donations via the bank: If you want to donate online - either regularly or a one-off - contact [email protected] or [email protected] and we can let you have the Bank details so that you can set up your transfer. If you are a taxpayer we can also send you a Gift Aid form so that we can claim back some tax relief on your donation.
3) Smile-Amazon.co.uk - Amazon's Charitable branch - Just sign up and shop from Smile Amazon, instead of Amazon - same prices, same products and if you click for PCC of St Edward's Church, Mottingham we'll get a small donation for every purchase you make, at no extra cost to you
4) AND https://www.spacehive.com/st-ed-s-building-for-the-community goes live on 27th January for pledges to the Buildings Fund; use the link to see the project page for more details...
5) Skills Base: In addition to funds, in-kind help, volunteers for projects and trustees are also welcome.
If you are interested in these ways to contribute please contact revdrcat[email protected] or by phone on 07711 611201 for further information.
