Fundraising Campaigns
Explore our fundraising campaigns below, raising funds for the church and local area.
The Central Church Garden Project
We’re excited to launch the Central Church Garden Fundraising Campaign to restore and reimagine the historic St Marylebone Church Garden—a cherished green space dating back to 1810.
In partnership with award-winning landscape architects J & L Gibbons, we’re transforming this long-neglected garden into a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant urban sanctuary—while honouring its rich Regency heritage.
Our Vision
The redesigned garden takes inspiration from the Regency-era ‘Shrubbery’, bringing new life and pleasure to the space while staying true to its historical roots.
This reimagined outdoor space will:
Offer a peaceful haven for quiet contemplation
Improve community well-being
Support biodiversity and sustainability
Provide additional seating, accessible paths, and year-round colour and interest
Why It Matters
The central garden is St Marylebone’s only permanently open green space. Once revitalised, it will:
Enhance the setting of the Grade I listed St Marylebone Parish Church
Create a safe, beautiful space for rest, reflection, and learning
Support biodiversity, improve air quality, and celebrate seasonal change
Provide new areas for concerts, exhibitions, and an outdoor classroom
Our Plan & Phased Transformation
The restoration will happen in three stages, beginning in Autumn to align with optimal planting conditions. Each stage will enhance different areas of the garden:
Stage 1: Central Garden – Focal Point of the Garden
🌳 Protect and celebrate the magnificent 200-year-old Marylebone Plane Tree
🪑 Install a new ellipse-shaped Regency-style bench
🌱 Add biodiversity features: stumpery, bird boxes, and traditional shrubbery planting
Estimated cost: £276,000
Stage 2: Borders – Along the School, High Street, and Ferguson House
🌿 Enhance soft landscaping
🪑 Install linear benches
🪵 Create a Discovery Zone with log seating
🧱 Remove excess paving beneath plane trees
Estimated cost: £379,000
Stage 3: Wildlife Garden
🚪 Restore heritage railings and gate
🌳 Plant multi-stemmed trees and soft landscape features
🪑 Add a curved tree seat for rest and reflection
Estimated cost: £96,000
A Bench that Brings People Together
At the heart of the garden, a stunning curved Regency-style bench will surround the central wildlife shrubbery and Marylebone Plane. Made with larch slats and painted steel, it features back and armrests for comfort and accessibility.
Adds 60 linear metres of seating for up to 120 people
Welcoming, elegant design complements the garden’s heritage
Protects planting while inviting community use
Greener Future, Healthier Community
We’re committed to reducing the church’s carbon footprint by planting resilient shrubs and flowers that:
Thrive in the garden’s unique microclimate
Provide a sanctuary for birds, insects, and pollinators
Improve the air quality next to the busy A40
Your support will:
Help protect the rare Marylebone Elm
Improve accessibility and quiet spaces
Fund seating, planting, and education areas for schools and visitors
Your donation will help bring this historic urban oasis back to life—for everyone.
Help us grow a greener, more connected St Marylebone.
St Marylebone Music
St. Marylebone Church proudly upholds a strong musical tradition, and we are seeking support to sustain this important part of our community outreach. We provide free or low-cost entertainment in a comfortable and warm space. Our events bring people in our community together, creating a way for people to connect with others.
The HCC
Originally established in 1987 and newly refurbished in 2022 for a post-Covid world, St Marylebone HCC has over twenty years of experience working with the diverse and multicultural population of Greater London and further afield. It is a safe, enclosed area of calm in the crypt of St Marylebone Parish Church offering mental health support to people of all faiths and none. Our aim is to make this service available and accessible to all those in need.
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Past Campaigns
Click below to explore our past campaigns, supporting our church and the wider community. This includes the Changing Lives Campaign, Miracles in Marylebone, and Fr Stephen's Zipwire Journey!
Past Campaigns