The Friends of Union Chapel were founded in 1984 as a response to the threat of demolition of the building. Church members, local residents and lovers of heritage and architecture came together to fight off the demolition order.The Friends aim to help restore and preserve Union Chapel Islington, and to initiate and promote in the building a variety of activities, in response to the needs of the local and wider community.
We are always looking for new members of 'Friends', and would appreciate your support. As a 'Friend', you may contribute to the restoration of the building, and the development of activities within it. You will be part of one of the most exciting stories in Islington!
As a FRIEND you will receive:
- tour of the building on joining
- twice-yearly newsletter
- concessionary rates at specified events
- invitations to events of special interest
- advance notice of forthcoming events
This year the Project, The Chapel and the Friends will Launch "The Tower Appeal" the aim of which is to raise £550.000 of the total of £1.103.000 required to repair the tower.
You can help by:
- sending a donation - cheques payable to 'The Union Chapel Project' sent to Tower Appeal, Union Chapel, The Vestry, Compton Avenue, Islington N1 2XD
- finding out more about new ways of giving from the project office on 0207 226 3750
- joining the Friends of Union Chapel by filling in the application form
- email the Secretary of The Friends of the Union Chapel on friends@unionchapel.org.uk
Last revised date: 05/09/2007

