Help us build our totaliser tower!
In September 2024, we officially launched the Farnborough Building Project—a bold, five-phase initiative to completely repurpose our building for the benefit of the Farnborough community. With a total cost of just over £3 million, this is a major step forward in creating a welcoming, sustainable, and purpose-driven space.
The cost for Phase 1 is £950,000. Since launching the fundraiser in September 2024, we’ve already raised over £217,000—an incredible 22% of the total. This is a remarkable achievement for a community of our size, and we want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!
Phase 1 focuses on making some essential upgrades:
Replacing the main roof with a new, insulated version, with the aim of incorporating solar panels.
Installing new wall cladding with added insulation to help regulate indoor temperatures year-round.
Introducing the core components of a new heating and cooling system.
Repaying £160,000 in 0% loans we received when first purchasing the building.
Giving 10% of all funds raised to local, national, and international projects, as part of our ongoing commitment to generosity.
Beyond Our Community
In addition to your generosity, our dedicated grants team—five amazing volunteers—have submitted applications to multiple organisations, with potential funding ranging from £2,000 to £200,000. We're praying and believing for breakthrough in the coming months as we await responses.
Still, we know there's a journey ahead to reach our Phase 1 goal. We’re trusting God’s timing and continuing to create as many pathways as possible for funding to be released.
Gift Days
That’s why, for our Gift Days on 29th June & 6th July, we're shifting focus. Instead of aiming for a specific financial target, we're looking for 55 individuals or households to commit to a regular monthly donation toward the project, above their usual giving to church life.
This isn't about the amount—it's about participation and shared commitment. Every regular giver represents another brick in the foundation of this vision. It’s our way of coming together, month after month, to see this dream become reality.
How to Set Up Regular Giving
Setting up a monthly gift couldn’t be easier:
Visit this page to give, and set up a direct debit. You can also read more about the project here.
Fill in your details and select the day of the month for your gift to be debited. You can update or change this anytime.
Head to our social media platforms @kerithfarnborough to watch a video with step by step instructions!
If you need any help, please contact our Finance Team at accounts@kerith.church.
The Totaliser – Let’s Build It Together
To mark our goal visually, we’ve created 55 numbered cardboard boxes—one for each committed giver. Each time someone signs up for monthly giving, we’ll add their box to a growing tower. Our aim is that over the coming weeks, we’ll have built the full stack—all 55 boxes—together. A beautiful visual representation of the House of God and House of People that we also get to build!