Drop-in days thank you!

We were blown away by the number of people who came to take part in our drop in days in May. Over two days we had 158 visitors who between them filled in 101 feedback forms, all of which help input into the next stages of our thinking and planning. If you came and took part - thank you for your input!

Some of the themes that have begun to emerge from the days include a strong local desire for a community space, celebrating our heritage and history, and improved accessibility to all. 

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who helped out on the days too - we couldn't have done it without you!

Urgent works to the Tower-update to 30 May 2026

We are into the final discussions and details of appointing a contractor for the urgent work to repair the loose flint cladding and stonework on the tower. Once the details are finalized, we will be able to confirm the timing. Hopefully work will begin in June with an aim to be finished around the beginning of October. 

Drop-in Days May 2026 

19th May: 10:30am to 7:30pm or
27th May: 12 noon to 7:30pm

St Mary’s Hanwell has been awarded funds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out urgent repairs to the church tower and to prepare plans for a replacement building behind the church, in place of the existing annex and huts currently used for our youth and children’s groups. Our aim is to create a space that will benefit the whole community, especially our neighbourhood.

We are inviting our neighbours and local community to one of the two drop-in days so you can understand more about our initial thinking.
We would really value your ideas and feedback.

Please drop in any time - we look forward to welcoming you.

 

Thanks to National Lottery Players

We took part in the National Lottery Open week celebrations, joining the likes of Hampton Court Palace in opening our doors on Sunday 8 March to visitors. It was a pleasure to be able to thank National Lottery Players, one of whom travelled from East London specially to visit.
 

🎉 Big News for St Mary’s Hanwell! 🎉

We’ve been awarded £244,320 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players!
The funding will support urgent tower repairs, help safeguard our Grade II* listed building, and plan for sharing our stories of Hanwell’s past, improved community facilities, and moving us further towards Net Zero Carbon.

We can’t wait to involve the community through events, workshops and even “hard hat” tours during the works.
Thank you to everyone who supports St Mary’s — and to National Lottery players for making this possible.