CHARITY IN FOCUS
At our PCC meeting held on Monday 13th October 2023 the PCC decided to suspend our charitable giving, with the exception of Christian Aid. The reason for this was to prioritise fundraising toward refurbishing the St. Giles Centre.
April 2026 Update
Thank you so much everyone everything is going so well with our fund-raising appeal and just recently we received notice of a generous grant (£10,000) from the Bromley Council's Community Fund. I believe that this grant was given as a sign of the Council’s support for what we are trying to accomplish in this refurbishment, not only in the impact it will have in providing a new meeting place for our church and community but also in creating the appearance of a building that is more in keeping with the historic heart of Farnborough village.I am also pleased to say that things are now moving towards our building start date of mid June this year. I am very grateful to St Nicholas church who have kindly agreed to provide some temporary office space for the Parish Office during the duration of the work.
Finally, even though we are now in the last lap, our fund raising will continue for much of this year as it will be sensible to make sure that we have enough funds to cover unseen eventualities which may appear when the work actually begins. So if you are able to contribute to the Appeal please be assured of all our thanks.
We expect to return to the regular programme of raising money for charities from 2027.
Matthew and members of our Fund-Raising Team
Let us now 'Centre' our Efforts:We are on a mission to transform St. Giles Centre into a welcoming, fully accessible community space -From This:  To This:  Your support will help us create a space that everyone in our community can enjoy. Use our Just Giving Link to donate funds, or this QR code.  Donations can also be made by cheques made payable to St Giles PCC. and marked St Giles centre on the back. They can be left in the envelopes in the church porch, Bank transfers can be made to: Account No 50686212, Sort Code 20-14-33, A/c. name - Parochial Church Council of St Giles.  |
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Prayer for the Centre RefurbishmentAlmighty God, good Father to us all we thank you for your love and provision towards St Giles church over many years. We now offer to you the challenges that we face in terms of our Centre, we pray for a generous response to our appeals and that all that is required may be in place so that the light of your love and truth may be proclaimed in this place. This we ask in Jesus' name, Amen About St. Giles CentreSt Giles Centre has played an important part in the life of our church since its construction in the 1970s and 80s.Read More Social events, play groups, music lessons, film nights, bereavement support groups, PCC meetings, Sunday Schools, afternoon teas and fund-raising events have all taken place within its walls. In addition, it has been home to the Parish Office for over 10 years which has meant that the administrative centre of the parish has been at the heart of the village along with our church. Importantly since the closing and demolition of the public toilets the Centre has been the site of the only toilets in close proximity to the church. Now, with all the improvements safely in place the time has come to turn our attention to the refurbishment of the Centre. * A new roof across all rooms. * New toilets * A new kitchen * New flooring and lighting throughout. * Re-plastering and redecoration throughout * A new tarmac driveway * Solar power and gas supply. Having a good and attractive Centre will play an important part in the ongoing life and mission of St Giles. Thank you for your support. Matthew |
ABOUT ST. GILES CHURCH
Charity Film Nights:
Charity Film nights are held in the St. Giles Centre, normally on the last Thursday of each month.Film details can be found in the Parish Magazine.
