The Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington
Notice Board Appeal 2025
The Friends of St Mary Abbots have agreed a two part programme to replace the tired and out of date signage outside the church.
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Signage - Part 1 At the Patronal festival this year (7 September 2025) a very generous cheque was presented by Steve Atack, the founding patron of the Friends of St Mary Abbots, to purchase five A-frame boards and several permanent posters. These boards can be found outside the cloister and school gates and advertise the church's weekly services and events. We are very grateful to everyone who donated towards this appeal. |
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Church railing Notice Boards - Part 2
The second part of the project - the replacement of the larger boards hanging on the railings outside the church - will be announced in due course. |
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If you would like to sponsor a board or contribute to the Appeal them please leave your donations in one of the yellow envelopes marking it ‘notice board’, or send a cheque made payable to ‘Friends of St Mary Abbots’ to Steve Atack, Founding Patron, Parish Office, St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Road, London W8 or email [email protected] for transfer details.
Who are the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington?
The Friends is a lively association deeply involved in the St Mary Abbots church community and undertaking a range of projects which we support through fund raising, bequests and social events.
Membership of the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington is open to people of all faiths and those of none who care about and have an interest in this beautiful church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Chaired by founding member Steve Atack, the Friends are made up of parishioners of the church, residents of the Kensington community, local businesses and associations and members in other countries who wish to be associated with the work of the Friends in helping to maintain the fabric and fittings of this fine example of Sir George Gilbert Scott's distinctive church architecture.
The Friends is a lively association deeply involved in the St Mary Abbots church community and undertaking a range of projects which we support through fund raising, bequests and social events.
Membership of the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington is open to people of all faiths and those of none who care about and have an interest in this beautiful church in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Chaired by founding member Steve Atack, the Friends are made up of parishioners of the church, residents of the Kensington community, local businesses and associations and members in other countries who wish to be associated with the work of the Friends in helping to maintain the fabric and fittings of this fine example of Sir George Gilbert Scott's distinctive church architecture.
Previous Friend's Projects
Projects funded by the Friends include raising money to replace the A-frame 'sandwich boards' at the entrances to the church in 2025, an impressive £50,000 towards installation of the new the access ramp at the South Door in 2023, improvements to lighting inside the churchyard and windows (a millennium project) in 2022, the installation of a new Chiming Bell in the church tower (the first new bell since 1872), provision of new carpeting around the altars, donation of a new set of surplices for both the adult and children's choirs in support of the excellent musical traditions of St Mary Abbots and many other works to repair and maintain this splendid and vibrant church.
Our active team of Patrons includes: Steve Atack, FOUNDING PATRON, Rt Hon Lord David Cameron, Bishop Tim Thornton and Mr Mark Pendlington, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Richard Chartres; The Rt Rev'd Michael Colclough; Prof Lord Alton of Liverpool and Mr Guy Heald.
Our active team of Patrons includes: Steve Atack, FOUNDING PATRON, Rt Hon Lord David Cameron, Bishop Tim Thornton and Mr Mark Pendlington, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, The Rt Revd & Rt Hon Richard Chartres; The Rt Rev'd Michael Colclough; Prof Lord Alton of Liverpool and Mr Guy Heald.
Joining The Friends of St Mary Abbots
What benefits do I receive if I join the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington?
- The opportunity to take part in the annual programme of The Friends social events which include musical and cultural events, lectures, visits and AGM.
- Information about the Church's programme of concerts, talks and lectures and community events such as the Summer Garden Party, Bonfire Night, The Victorian Christmas Fair and Patronal Festival.
How do I join the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington?
If you would like to join the Friends, donate or find out more about their agenda, which aims to raise funds for projects which enhance our beautiful and historical church, please contact Steve Atack directly at [email protected] or write to The Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington, c/o Parish Office,
St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate,
London W8 4HN.
If you would like to join the Friends, donate or find out more about their agenda, which aims to raise funds for projects which enhance our beautiful and historical church, please contact Steve Atack directly at [email protected] or write to The Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington, c/o Parish Office,
St Mary Abbots Centre, Vicarage Gate,
London W8 4HN.
Legacy - How to remember the Friends in your will
You might consider making a bequest to the Friends of St Mary Abbots Church Kensington and help ensure that a church stands on this historic site at the heart of Kensington for a further 1000 years! Should you require any guidance, the Friends' Legal Adviser is available to assist you in total confidence and can be contacted HERE.
