Saving St Richard's, Ham - Richmond and Barnes Deanery

Return of the Vikings!

After last summer’s successful talk, Rev. Dr Simon Coupland will be giving a PowerPoint presentation about the Vikings with all new material. Free entry – just turn up. Donations can be given to the church’s Restoration Appeal.

Cabaret Night Fundraiser

The church was buzzing on Saturday 7 October at a Cabaret evening with music from Nightshades, Becky Moult, the Hanwell ukulele group, and more! A great evening raising funds for our restoration appeal.

Zac’s Sponsored Swim

5-year old Zach who attends St Richard’s School is did a sponsored swim to raise money for St Richard’s restoration appeal. Click here to read the full story.

What did the Vikings ever do for us?

Cycling for St Richard’s!

These intrepid cyclists cycled 50 miles to raise funds for St Richard’s roof appeal. Click here to see their story.

Anthony Adkins Piano Concert

St. Richard’s CE Primary School, Ham, on 17 June at 7:30 pm. In aid of St. Richard’s Church restoration appeal. Tickets are £25 each (including interval refreshments) are available from Eventbrite or at the door. Doors open at 7pm.

Launch Event – 4th March

On 4th March St Richard’s Church in Ham welcomed MP Sarah Olney, Mayor of Richmond Councillor Julia Cambridge and Archdeacon of Wandsworth John Kiddle to the launch of their restoration appeal, along with many other guests. Water getting into the building has caused significant damage, and it was revealed that the estimated cost of just the first stage of repairs has risen to £350,000, with the final bill perhaps as much as £1m.

Local architect Richard Woolf spoke passionately about the architectural significance of the church, saying that the design by architect Ralph Covell appears to be unique. The mayor, MP and archdeacon all spoke warmly in support of saving the building. The choir from the local church school, St Richard’s, sang beautifully, with the headteacher saying how much the school used the church every week. From the church, the leader of the fundraising team Chris Ruse highlighted the structural problems while vicar Simon Coupland set out the different ways people could give.

Many people commented on how good it was for the community to come together in this way, and there were widespread expressions of support for the project. Now the church will be putting on a series of fundraising events, applying for grants, and hoping that many people who appreciate the building and want to see it saved will give generously and encourage others to do the same.

To donate visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/strichardsham or email roofappeal@btinternet.com for more details or other ways to give.