St Stephen's Roof Renewal

Securing the future of our thriving community in Rednal

Our church roof is in urgent need of significant repairs. We need to raise £250,000 to complete extensive work across our building - replacing the roof across six section of our flat-roof.

Securing and replacing these failing roof sections will safeguard a well-used community asset and allow the church to continue providing vital support, activities and hospitality for the Rednal community.

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We are currently accepting donations online via The Church of England's Parish Giving Scheme.

Make a donation via bank transfer

HSBC Account name:: Parochial Church Council of St Stephens the Martyr Bank

Sort code: 40-11-47

Account number: 31086790

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About our building

St Stephen’s Church was built in 1951, providing a simple but practical design for a growing post-war community. Over the following decades, the building expanded to include a sacristy, offices, meeting rooms and a large community hall. This growth has resulted in seven flat roofs across six levels, all of which now require full replacement.

Flat roofs, unlike pitched ones, have very little slope, which can lead to drainage problems. Challenges have included debris clogging up what drainage we have, pooling water seeping through cracks, and leakages inside the building in a number of places

The current Trocal (PVC) membrane—installed in 1990—has exceeded its service life. Ageing of the material, combined with internal fixings rising through the membrane, has led to regular leaks. Water ingress causes damage to ceilings, the parquet flooring and interior fittings, often requiring drying-out periods, temporary closures and cosmetic repairs. Although a volunteer undertakes regular inspections and minor patch repairs, the issues are now beyond what temporary fixes can sustain.