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The new Marriner Rehearsal Room, created during the Renewal Project is now in daily use © David Lindsay 2008	The new foyer, housing shop and box office, is accessed via the new pavilion entrance on Church Path © David Lindsay 2008

Project Update July 2010

Thanks to the wonderful support and commitment of literally thousands of donors, the fundraising for the Renewal of St Martin-in-the-Fields is now complete!

The project has cost £36 million and hs taken us on an extraordinary journey.  What is remarkable today is that, assuming all pledges are received, we have reached the target. 

It is particularly touching that the final donations we needed were largely made in memory of Lord Richardson of Duntisbourne.  The memorial services for Lord Richardson (2010) and his wife Peggie (2005) were held at St Martin's, and both have left a legacy with deep roots.  Peggie was the eldest daughter of the Revd Dick Sheppard, Vicar of St Martin's from 1914 - 27.  Dick Sheppard was responsible for beginning St Martin's work with homeless people.  Along with over 12,000 donors, the Richardsons have transformed St Martin's so that it can carry on its work a long way into the future.

We are extremely proud of our achievements and we could not have done it without the loyalty and generosity of all our friends and supporters.  Thank you.

The Connection's premises have been renewed and expanded to enable them to provide better care for clients © Hugh O'Malley	The Bishop Ho Ming Wah Chinese Community Centre has brand new premises © David Lindsay 2008