St Anselms Enterprise Centre

Project

Leading a feasibility study to assess re-configuring the interior of St Anslem’s Church, Hayes to provide space and office accommodation for a range of community and voluntary groups active in the town.

Client

Hillingdon Borough Council

Our work included

The study involved assessing the context an establishing interest in the project, specifically from stakeholders and potential users, reviewing the condition and capacity of the building and assessing alternative options in the town.

An extensive programme of community consultation was undertaken to identify user / occupier interest.

Outcome

The study concluded that the church could re-position itself as a focal point to support the growth of the community and voluntary sector in Hayes. Various design and development ideas, with costings, were prepared, which were presented at various visioning events for consideration by church representatives and the local community.

The biggest issue against development is the costs involved in refurbishing the interior of the church together with the need to retain part of the building as a place of worship.

The team worked with Lewes District Council in a very hands-on way, regularly attended meetings at short notice and presented their findings in a concise and logical way. We would certainly confirm our willingness to work with them again on this or similar schemes.
Christopher Bibbs, Project Manager, Lewes District Council.