The ‘Light on the Hill’ Appeal, 2024-25.
St John’s Notting Hill is a registered Charity (1131808).
St John’s represents a unique and sacred space in an increasingly secular world. However, the church has been serving this community for almost 180 years, and urgent restorative works are required to allow our work to continue. A major fundraising appeal launched in 2024 to raise the £1.75 million necessary for repairs and restoration, including both interior and exterior works.
The ‘Light on the Hill’ Appeal will has two phases: the first prioritised the urgent masonry works required to maintain the structural integrity of the church building, while the second will restore the original and beautiful Victorian features to uplift services. In order to complete the first phase, we secured £300,000 by November 2024, thanks to generous donations from our congregation, the local community, and a number of trusts and foundations.
Please see our fundraising brochure, attached at the button below, to learn more about our vision for St John’s.
‘Flashes of Light on the Hill’ was made in 2024 by Lyuba Bobrova and Joshua Fetuga-Joensuu
Our focus in Phase 2 is to ensure the preservation of the building for our Christian worship and community activities for generations to come. This includes significant progress on our journey to Carbon Net Zero, and restoring the internal fabric of the church to its original glory, including the restoration of our ornate Victorian ceiling.
Your support is deeply appreciated. Donations (payment reference Light on the Hill) can be made by BACS to:
St John's, Notting Hill Restoration Fund
(registered charity number 1135160)
Barclays account number: 53083551
Sort Code: 20-96-55
Alternatively, to give online, please visit our JustGiving page.
We need to raise significant funds to realise our vision. If you would like to donate to the restoration programme, or have ideas about sources of funding, please get in touch with our Development Officer, Anna Dominey (sjnhrestoration@gmail.com) for more information.
Our Community Audit identifies the needs of our community and outlines the huge range of activities taking place at St John’s. Our delivery of Christian worship for three congregations, our support for children, and our work with older people and vulnerable members of the community will all benefit from the restoration programme. It will also enhance our cultural offer, the improved facilities securing the future of the church as a place for music, concerts, events and exhibitions.