Development Strategy 2012

2nd Consultation

Our Mission

•To proclaim God’s kingdom and call people to worship God in Streatham•To seek to serve our community and love our neighbours here in Streatham

Concepts for Growth

• focus for the Arts• keep the integrity of the existing

building• a beautiful place for peace/worship

• to be a centre point for the community of Streatham

Our Goal

We as the members of St Leonard’s aim to provide a focal point for 21st century Streatham which furthers

God’s work in the community through the arts, worship and

outreach.

What we Need

Improved ToiletsBetter Kitchen

More space for MeetingsImproved Office SpaceImproved Creche Space

VestriesStorage

Proposed Solutions

•convert present Narthex Vestry, toilet and kitchen into toilet area with 6 cubicles (including disabled access/baby changing)

Downstairs (West End)

Proposed Solutions

• increase size of Narthex and Chapel of Unity by moving the wall 2m east.• make entry space more welcoming by glazing the walls and doors•provide an improved kitchen area

Downstairs (West End)

Proposed Solutions

• Use current clergy office as new crèche area•Provide a children’s toilet in this area•Change layout of South Stairs so they run straight down towards the Lady Chapel

Downstairs (East End)

Proposed Solutions

Proposed Solutions

Convert current Choir Vestry into Church Office and Clergy Vestry

Upstairs (South side)

Proposed Solutions

Combine current clergy vestry, toilet and server’s vestry into a multi purpose room (with a moveable divider) for:•Meetings•Dressing Rooms•Choir Rehearsal/Vestry•Servers work area/vestry•Sunday School area

Upstairs (North Side)

Proposed Solutions

Storage

The Gallery Area has major possibilities which still need to be explored

Possible options:• Raise gallery floor to one uniform level (current middle level)• Extend current safety rail• This allows space for displays, exhibitions and storage cupboards etc

The Gallery

Next Steps

1. Collate ideas from the consultation process

2. Provide a brief for the Architect3. Discuss Architect’s brief4. Start Fundraising

Remembering Our Goal

We as the members of St Leonard’s aim to provide a focal point for 21st century Streatham which furthers God’s work in

the community through the arts, worship and outreach.

Please let us know your thoughts on these plans by filling in the brief

questionnaire on our website.Thank you.