Saint Hilda’s and CPCL recognise their responsibility in becoming actively involved in taking steps for improving the impact on the environment and the local community. We feel the duty to protect the most vulnerable members of our society: the oldest, the youngest, the least well off and the sick who will bear the burden of our changing climate.
Initiating energy efficient and eco-minded capital projects will ensure longevity of the Hall and the Church so that they are kept open and active for generations to come.
Many local community spaces have closed in the past few years or had activities reduced as inflation and cost of living has impacted on increased maintenance costs and families’ disposable income. Recently in 2023 three local nurseries were closed in the Crofton Park area affecting the ability for parents to access affordable childcare and increased energy costs forced community spaces to increase their fares to be able to stay open.
The focus in 2024 – 2025 is to renovate the Church Hall to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions by 40% to ensure a sustainable future.
Without these improvements, the hall risks becoming unsustainable, potentially leading to reduced services or closure, further impacting the local activites that it serves.
Project Outline
Our goal: Reduction of energy costs and CO2 emissions by 40% in the Church Hall
Stage 1, 2024:
Double glazing units in the side room (partly paid by grants from Lewisham Energy Community Funds) Spent: £12,366 – Work Completed
Emergency escape door in the main hall (CPCL funds and community donations) Spent: £7,400 – Work Completed
Read the full report to Lewisham Community Energy Funds 
Post-installation data shows a reduction in CO2 emission of about 17% since January 2023.
Stage 2, 2025:
Ceiling insulation in the side room (PCC funds) Spent: £23,760 Work Completed in February 2025
Installation of double-glazing units in the kitchen and main hall (Fundraising and other grants) Estimated cost: £50,000 Completion by October 2025
We are delighted to announce the successful installation of a brand-new insulated floor in the Church Hall, expertly fitted by the local Bygone Buildings team!
This significant upgrade is a major step towards making the Hall more sustainable, warmer, and comfortable. The floor features a 5mm Fibreboard subfloor for stable support, enhanced thermal insulation, and noise reduction, topped with durable 12mm laminated low-maintenance flooring that comes with a 15-year guarantee.
Photos of Before and After
A Special Thank You to:
3rd Crofton Park Scouts for their kind donation to the new floor!
Cottage Day Nursery for their significant contribution to the new floor!
Our gratitude to RCCG Church for the wonderful BBQ event held on Saturday, June 14th. Organised by the RCCG Great Grace Assembly Excellent Men Fellowship, this event successfully raised £1,000 towards our double-glazing units fund.
Help us reach our 10K target by summer 2025!
Current total funds raised – £3,704
Donate now to the Greener Church Project and support the survival of the Community Church Hall!
- online donations at https://donate.mydona.com/st-hildas-crofton-park
- Lewisham Community Lottery
Our church is open to visitors on:
Tuesday to Friday, 11.00 – 16.00 Saturday 12noon – 16.00 Sunday 10.00 – 12noon
Donated prints from the Christmas Auction are still available, explore the catalogue of artworks here Email your interest to church.admin@sainthildas.org
Thank you for your ongoing support towards this project!