Re-ordering and re-development

This project has highlighted not only the need to update a building, relatively unchanged for 132 years, but also the opportunity for the church to re-engage interactively at the heart of the community.

The aim of the Portsdown Parish Centre is to make more effective use of church buildings for the benefit of the congregation and wider community,  whilst updating church facilities for the congregation > more

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Although the project is almost at the point where a capital Appeal is needed to move it forward, it has become apparent that this would not be successful without the priestly leadership authority and improved communications within the church.

It is the decision of the PCC to pause the implementation of the project until this priestly leadership is re-established, either in a temporary or permanent capacity. No further actions or decisions will be made in the short term with regard to changes to the building. Any further expenditure on the project is suspended, in this way any donations already given are safeguarded and continued financial support protected until progress can recommence.

The PCC has asked all members of the project team and its sub committees to stand down and we would like to offer our sincere thanks to all of them, but in particular to Sheila Gill and Jim Molloy, for all the time and commitment they have given and in bringing the project this far. We would stress that the project is only “on hold” until such time as we have a vicar who can take both the church and the project forward.

We thank you for the support you have given thus far and ask for your continued support during this “on hold” phase.

Thank you

Sylvia and Rosemary
Church wardens

Issued by the PCC January 2007

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Results of the Parish At Home day

During the Parish "At Home" day the groups were asked to answer three key questions - Click here to read the results

Fundraising

The initial fundraising target for the project is £500k. > more

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a question about the project - check out the questions and answers page for answers. > more

Project Leadership Team

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Make a Donation

Use our secure donation button to make a donation to the project. This services uses "PayPal" as the provider - you can pay using credit card, debit card or bank transfer. For the moment you will need to follow a few steps to open a PayPay account if you don't have one. In the future we will  enhance this service accept direct payment by these methods.

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PLT Meetings

Suspended

PLT Meeting Minutes

PLT Meeting 21 Dec 2006 >read

PLT Meeting Notes

Design and Build Meeting with Architect 20 April 2006 >read

Project Patrons

• The Right Revd Dr Kenneth Stevenson
• Mr David Willetts MP
• Mr Martin Jay CBE
• Mr Roy Perry
• Rear Admiral David Bawtree
• Mr Fred Dineage
• Mrs Stella Mbubaegbu
• Mrs Ruth White

External Consultants

The project is supported by The Lorica Trust, a consultancy firm who specialise in church development projects.

They continue to advise on the strategic management and implementation of the project; having assisted in bringing it to the position now where it is achievable and almost ready for a Capital Appeal.

The Lorica Trust are also helping us to identify and negotiate with potential partners for the centre. The aim of partnership working is to better respond to local community needs by enabling partner organisations to provide suitable support services from the new centre; at the same time securing financial support for the development and long term sustainability of the building.