Henleaze Heart Building Project

Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church aims to offer a welcome to all, and good, accessible community meeting spaces in the heart of Henleaze. With a central location, we have a perfect opportunity to be a place where people of all ages, all abilities and all walks of life can meet together in a spirit of friendship and Christian fellowship.

We are planning to rebuild and redevelop some of our Church and Community buildings. We hope that you will welcome the changes.

Who are we?

We are Trinity-Henleaze United Reformed Church, in the centre of Henleaze, on the Henleaze Road / Waterford Road junction. We are a large community of all ages with a membership of 250 people, many of whom meet regularly to worship God and share fellowship together. We would like to welcome even more people into our lively and loving community. This project is about offering good quality, accessible, community space to anyone who wants to use it.

What are we doing?

We are planning to rebuild the Waterford Hall in Waterford Road, link it to the church, build a connecting walkway from the church to the smaller community hall, upgrade facilities throughout the buildings and create a new, improved, accessible space that the whole community can enjoy.

We aim to build an ecologically responsible, visually interesting, welcoming building that reflects concern for the environment and celebrates the life of the community.

The Heart of the Matter

Since the Henleaze and Trinity churches became one united church in 2003, we have welcomed new members. Some parts of the building need expansion to accommodate the larger congregation.

At the same time community use has increased year on year - with some 900 people using the buildings regularly.

Our church buildings are in the heart of Henleaze - a perfect centre from which we can offer safe and secure community space for private meetings, group activities, arts and crafts, music, dance, discussion, celebrations or simply to have fun - enriching all our lives in a spirit of friendship.

The Church is a popular venue for music. It is the home of the Henleaze Concert Society, and a favoured venue for a wide range of musical artistes, including local schools. People from the local community, and beyond, enjoy concerts in the Church's excellent acoustics. The project will enhance the facilities for musicians and concert-goers alike.

Something for everyone

Presentation of the building plans in the church. This exciting project will enable people of all ages and abilities to enjoy all sorts of activities together in the renewed and improved buildings

We plan to:

Demolish and rebuild the Waterford Hall.
The new building will be at street level and linked to the church building.
Provide new meeting space and a larger foyer area for the church by creating space that can be flexibly managed in the link between the new hall and the church.
Build a new link, with a bright and attractive outlook onto Henleaze Road, between the church and the Leonard Hall.
Improve facilities ensuring most areas are accessible for people with disabilities.
Build an ecologically sensitive and pleasing building that will enhance the neighbourhood.

Watch the slide show!.

What do we need?

We need an estimated £1 million for this ambitious and exciting building project.

Some funds will be available to us thanks to the sale of the Trinity Church in Redland. However, there is still a great deal of money to find and we have a big challenge ahead.

Would you like to help us?

We are sure that many people of Henleaze will enjoy the improved community facilities that the HENLEAZE HEART project will provide.

Your support and encouragement will be vital - and greatly appreciated.

Fund raising ideas - or events that you might like to organise as a contribution - would be welcome.

If you would like to make a donation, please contact us.

Buy our CD 'Favourite Hymns and Songs of Trinity Henleaze' , sold in aid of the building project!